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CV11 BYK

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,970 mi
Last recorded115,970 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 BYK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 115,970 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axel. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 115,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axel. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 107,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 98,534 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 98,361 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake carrier bolt not fitted correctly (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 93,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 93,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,851 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 85,311 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 85,311 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,164 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))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,664 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,808 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 61,808 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,856 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,365 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 42,363 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,626 miles

Front exhaust mounting weld snapped...

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,537 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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CV11 BYK is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black 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 CV11 BYK, 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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CV11 BYK is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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