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CE61 LAO

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,824 mi
Last recorded76,824 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 LAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 76,824 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 73,177 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake back plates corroded and missing

Fail 16 Aug 2022 73,177 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded and missing

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 67,799 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 58,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 53,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,616 miles

N/S/R Brake caliper damp.

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,295 miles

slight brake fluctuation nearside rear footbrake

front and rear brake discs and pads worn low unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,547 miles

Nearside Rear Childs seat fitted,unable to examine N/S/R seat belt.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,294 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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CE61 LAO is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE61 LAO, 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 CE61 LAO registered?

CE61 LAO is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is CE61 LAO safe to buy?

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