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CV11 XVR

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,452 mi
Last recorded72,452 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 XVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,452 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jan 2026 72,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 64,187 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 64,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 59,251 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 54,218 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 111,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 51,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 47,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 43,889 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 43,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2019 40,570 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,854 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,076 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,392 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 13,252 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 XVR is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

CV11 XVR is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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