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BF61 BCX

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,240 mi
Last recorded71,240 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 BCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 71,240 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 69,231 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 64,111 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 57,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 48,616 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 42,057 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 38,794 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 33,384 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,826 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 20,426 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 20,425 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 18,394 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,494 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 5,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 5,696 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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BF61 BCX is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF61 BCX, 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 BF61 BCX registered?

BF61 BCX is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is BF61 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 BCX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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