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CV11 RKA

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,701 mi
Last recorded72,701 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 RKA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 72,701 miles

Front Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) both sides

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

Fail 18 Jul 2026 72,700 miles

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

Front Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) both sides

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,100 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 61,235 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 55,191 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 55,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 50,391 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres age cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 50,391 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres age cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 43,918 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 43,916 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 41,733 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 39,515 miles

ESP switched off at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 39,511 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ESP switched off at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 36,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Mar 2018 36,737 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,467 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 21,621 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 21,621 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 16,715 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 RKA is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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