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CV11 ZLU

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,620 mi
Last recorded20,620 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 ZLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 20,620 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 20,164 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 19,564 miles

Rear brake dust shields corroded and holed

Fail 24 Nov 2023 19,564 miles

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

Rear brake dust shields corroded and holed

Pass 22 Nov 2022 18,981 miles

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

Rear brake dust shields corroded and holed

Fail 22 Nov 2022 18,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake dust shields corroded and holed

Pass 17 Nov 2021 18,356 miles

Rear brake dust shields corroded and holed

Pass 13 Nov 2020 17,511 miles

advice rear brake back plates rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2020 17,511 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

advice rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 16 May 2019 16,057 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 16,057 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 14,544 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 12,750 miles

front exhaust mount rusty

hand brake perf low 17 %

Pass 19 May 2016 11,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 9,601 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 7,877 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 ZLU is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 ZLU, 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

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What year was CV11 ZLU registered?

CV11 ZLU is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is CV11 ZLU safe to buy?

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