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CV61 ZXH

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,519 mi
Last recorded87,519 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 ZXH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 87,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 80,890 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 80,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,686 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 59,876 miles

All steering & suspension components are lightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake is close to no reserve travel

Manufactures covers fitted

N/S & O/S Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

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

Oil filter has light corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2022 59,876 miles

All steering & suspension components are lightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake is close to no reserve travel

Manufactures covers fitted

N/S & O/S Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil filter has light corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,005 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 56,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 56,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,128 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 49,675 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Oct 2018 49,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Oct 2017 40,789 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 25,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 19,735 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 ZXH is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

CV61 ZXH is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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