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CV11 CWL

2011 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,378 mi
Last recorded32,378 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 CWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 32,378 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2026 32,369 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 31,508 miles

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

cannot see condition of brakes

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2025 31,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

cannot see condition of brakes

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 30,651 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 30,643 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 29,791 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 28,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 27,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 27,406 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 26,155 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 26,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Suspect brake pedal switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,575 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,900 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,009 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 17,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 CWL is a 2011 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CWL, 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 CWL is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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