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CV11 CYJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,955 mi
Last recorded23,955 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 CYJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 23,955 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose BRACKET REQUIRES WELDING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 22,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 20,618 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 20,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust support bracket come away from exhaust but still supporting exhaust from dropping down (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 18,515 miles

undertrays & trims fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2022 18,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays & trims fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 16,598 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 15,562 miles

undertryas & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Nov 2020 15,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

undertryas & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2019 14,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/r and n/s/r backplates corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 12,212 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 9,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 8,446 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 6,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 6,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front wipers fraying

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 5,208 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 CYJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CYJ, 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 CYJ registered?

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

Is CV11 CYJ safe to buy?

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