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CV61 WUE

2011 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,743 mi
Last recorded32,743 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 WUE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 32,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY FORWARD (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE WORN OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM CALIPER FLEXY TO AXLE FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 32,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXY FORWARD (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORRODED AND SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY FORWARD (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE WORN OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM CALIPER FLEXY TO AXLE FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 31,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 31,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted bolt missing from center mounting point (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 29,986 miles

Nearside Front SUPPORT BRACKET LOOSE

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 29,986 miles

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

Nearside Front SUPPORT BRACKET LOOSE

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 28,308 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 23,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Will need replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level very low prior to test

o/s daytime running light inoperative

Fail 8 Oct 2021 23,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Will need replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level very low prior to test

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

o/s daytime running light inoperative

Pass 8 Oct 2020 17,088 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 10,343 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 5,152 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 5,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 350 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 347 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016

Unable to see pads through wheels

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 50,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tyres cracked and perished

Unable to see pads through wheels

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 41,172 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 41,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,350 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 23,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 WUE is a 2011 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV61 WUE, 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 CV61 WUE registered?

CV61 WUE is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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