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CE11 XSZ

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,363 mi
Last recorded123,363 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 XSZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 123,363 miles

Bonnet secondary retaining device deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 123,164 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Bonnet secondary retaining device deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 116,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 113,313 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Engine oil level low

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2022 111,312 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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump excessively corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central stop lamp not working

Engine oil level low

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 108,930 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 May 2021 108,928 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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 99,019 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 99,019 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 88,281 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper also damaged. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 77,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet catch stiff - regreased

rear wiper split

Fail 17 May 2018 77,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet catch stiff - regreased

rear wiper split

Pass 22 May 2017 65,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,116 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,484 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

possible leak from abs pump

Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,440 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 23,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XSZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XSZ, 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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CE11 XSZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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