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CV11 BYM

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,150 mi
Last recorded68,150 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 BYM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 68,150 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 44,736 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 40,327 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From filter, replace ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded but not seriously weakened, surface corrosion

Surface corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2020 36,246 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 36,246 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,225 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 28,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,007 miles

Front exhaust hanger detached

Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,940 miles

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

front exhaust hanger detached

Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,894 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 23,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,083 miles

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

advise exhaust system slightly corroded

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 BYM is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV11 BYM, 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 CV11 BYM registered?

CV11 BYM is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is CV11 BYM safe to buy?

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