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CE11 PCV

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,515 mi
Last recorded79,515 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 PCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 79,515 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 79,507 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,719 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 71,352 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,662 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,478 miles

both front hubcaps missing

Fail 14 Jul 2022 61,478 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading 75 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading 50 (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe weld broken off on clamp (6.1.2 (a))

both front hubcaps missing

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jul 2021 59,057 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 57,036 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,310 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 56,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,557 miles

Oil leak sump

Fail 26 Feb 2018 45,557 miles

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

Oil leak sump

Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,240 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 32,799 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 26,095 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,997 miles

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

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 PCV is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE11 PCV?

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What year was CE11 PCV registered?

CE11 PCV is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is CE11 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 PCV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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