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CV11 ZNC

2011 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,016 mi
Last recorded65,016 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 ZNC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 65,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 65,016 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 59,585 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

underside corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2025 59,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

underside corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 54,826 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 54,826 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 48,657 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 48,657 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 41,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 41,302 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 37,790 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 37,790 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 36,443 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 36,443 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 21 Sep 2018 32,078 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 27,594 miles

front exhaust mounting broke

Pass 18 May 2016 26,400 miles

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

front exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 18 May 2015 24,549 miles

front exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 19 May 2014 22,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 20,359 miles

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

unable to visually inspect outer brake pads

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 ZNC is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Yellow 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 ZNC, 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 ZNC is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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