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CP11 GPJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,157 mi
Last recorded86,157 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 GPJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,157 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 85,100 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 85,099 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2023 80,233 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 80,143 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 75,109 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 68,279 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 68,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,504 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,405 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 52,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.85 at test (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm at test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 47,536 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 42,077 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,046 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 36,046 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,078 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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CP11 GPJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CP11 GPJ, 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 CP11 GPJ registered?

CP11 GPJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is CP11 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP11 GPJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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