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CV11 CWJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,676 mi
Last recorded68,676 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 CWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 68,676 miles

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ wax/oil product treated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Fail 17 Mar 2026 68,676 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 68,204 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,122 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 59,195 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 59,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 54,646 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,723 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 44,166 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 36,057 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 27,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 17,301 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 9,714 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 7,816 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 5,839 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 CWJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CWJ, 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 CWJ registered?

CV11 CWJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is CV11 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV11 CWJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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