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CE61 XZK

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,034 mi
Last recorded109,034 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 XZK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 109,034 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 102,416 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 102,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 98,151 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 92,150 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,962 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 13 Jan 2021 84,939 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 16 Jan 2020 78,825 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 78,786 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,438 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 59,008 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 59,000 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,157 miles

o/s/f daytime running light not working. front brake pads low.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,005 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 23,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,597 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 XZK is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZK, 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 XZK registered?

CE61 XZK is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is CE61 XZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 XZK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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