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CF11 VCE

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,448 mi
Last recorded93,448 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 VCE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 90,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded- more so o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 90,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14- perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded- more so o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 86,349 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper rubber is missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tailgate not opening- access gained through rear seats

Fail 13 Sep 2023 86,349 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper rubber is missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tailgate not opening- access gained through rear seats

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14- worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake back plates are corroded

Rear wiper blade rubber is missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Sep 2022 81,774 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s inner just on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14- worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake back plates are corroded

Rear wiper blade rubber is missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,819 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 75,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,127 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 67,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 67,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,029 miles

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

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))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 59,029 miles

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

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,632 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 50,476 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,221 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 42,221 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,208 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 33,208 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 19,575 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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CF11 VCE is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CF11 VCE, 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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CF11 VCE is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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