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CV61 ECY

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,450 mi
Last recorded56,450 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 ECY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 56,450 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 56,450 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 50,941 miles

n/s/f running light innop

Pass 27 Apr 2023 43,175 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 41,469 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 41,467 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 38,920 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2020 36,391 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 33,457 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 31,705 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,960 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 28,960 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 25,175 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,667 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 12,638 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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CV61 ECY is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV61 ECY, 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 CV61 ECY registered?

CV61 ECY is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is CV61 ECY safe to buy?

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