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CE11 NRJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,413 mi
Last recorded53,413 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 NRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 53,413 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 53,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 49,208 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 49,208 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 46,157 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 42,326 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 38,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r (tread cracked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 33,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 30,242 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 25,828 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,020 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2018 22,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,998 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,729 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 8,981 miles

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 NRJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRJ, 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 NRJ registered?

CE11 NRJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is CE11 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 NRJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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