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CE11 CJZ

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,729 mi
Last recorded63,729 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 CJZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 63,729 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 63,729 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 60,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 60,916 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 56,600 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 52,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 48,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both fronts ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both rears ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both rears ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 48,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both fronts ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both rears ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both rears ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 45,074 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2021 45,074 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2019 35,976 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 29,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 26,375 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,817 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 16,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 12,520 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 12,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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CE11 CJZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 43,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE11 CJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE11 CJZ registered?

CE11 CJZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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