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CV11 CZS

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,859 mi
Last recorded83,859 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 CZS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 83,859 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 83,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 82,124 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 78,566 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 78,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 70,856 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,492 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 54,793 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 47,579 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,861 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 36,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner seepage of grease from cv gaiter

Nearside Rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall and perished between tread

Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,229 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 28,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre sidewall ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 27,405 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,099 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,194 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 24,194 miles

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

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 CZS is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 CZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV11 CZS?

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What year was CV11 CZS registered?

CV11 CZS is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2011.

Is CV11 CZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV11 CZS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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