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CS06 EWS

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,519 mi
Last recorded111,519 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS06 EWS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 111,519 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 103,413 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 97,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,228 miles

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

Oil level sensor/pressure sensor wiring broke at plug

Fail 13 Jun 2023 80,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Possibly due to small exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil level sensor/pressure sensor wiring broke at plug

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 75,728 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 75,726 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,157 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 63,798 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,931 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 51,931 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,457 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 42,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,405 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 36,405 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,206 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,941 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 19,941 miles

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

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

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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CS06 EWS is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CS06 EWS, 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 CS06 EWS registered?

CS06 EWS is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 August 2011.

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