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CV11 BZO

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,513 mi
Last recorded34,513 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 BZO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 34,513 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear brake back plates

damage to n/s/f wing & door

Fail 17 Feb 2025 34,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel has restricted free movement

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear brake back plates

damage to n/s/f wing & door

Pass 20 Feb 2024 34,131 miles

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

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

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear brack back plates

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2023 33,328 miles

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

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear brake back plates

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2022 32,252 miles

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear brake back plates

Pass 16 Feb 2021 31,041 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 29,742 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 27,752 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear axle has light corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2019 27,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inner edge close to canvas and perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear axle has light corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2018 25,605 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 25,603 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 22,427 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but system is still secure .

rear tyres cracking

x2 front tyres worn on inside edge .

Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,465 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,134 miles

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front pads low

rear brake ferrules has light corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2014 12,173 miles

advise n/s/f tyre down to 2.8m outter edge

advise o/s/f tyre down to 2.1m outter edge

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 BZO is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZO, 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 BZO is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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