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BD61 JBU

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,777 mi
Last recorded62,777 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 JBU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 62,777 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 60,085 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 60,084 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 57,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 57,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 54,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 51,407 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 51,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-60-14-75T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 45,379 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 45,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 39,351 miles

nearside day running lamp not working

Fail 22 Oct 2018 39,351 miles

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

nearside day running lamp not working

Pass 9 Oct 2017 36,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165-60-14-75H (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 30,411 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 30,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 24,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 16,657 miles

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

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

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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BD61 JBU is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD61 JBU, 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 BD61 JBU registered?

BD61 JBU is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is BD61 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 JBU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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