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CV11 JVG

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

65,272 mi
Last recorded65,272 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 JVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 65,272 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 65,272 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 61,416 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 48,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 44,459 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 44,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 36,948 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 36,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 32,700 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 32,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 26,976 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 26,976 miles

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 26,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged heavily perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged n/s o/s heavily perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear n/s o/s tyres heavily perishing

n/s/f inner cv gator greasy

n/s/f tyre heavily perishing

o/s/f tyre heavily perishing

rear axle has light corrosion

rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,576 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 24,575 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken off but system still secure .

Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn slightly leaking (2.5.C.1b)

front exhaust bracket broken but system is still supported

Fail 23 Mar 2017 22,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn slightly leaking (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust bracket broken but system is still supported

Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,418 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 20,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing but not showing cords or ply.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,173 miles

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

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

nsf inner cv boot damp

Pass 28 Feb 2014 16,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 16,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JVG is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

CV11 JVG is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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