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BF61 BDE

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,818 mi
Last recorded61,818 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 BDE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 61,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 57,944 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 53,350 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 53,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 47,892 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,962 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 37,335 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 37,335 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 33,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,165 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 29,165 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 26,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 20,925 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 18,225 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs lipping/worn

Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,267 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 BDE is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black 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 BF61 BDE, 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 BDE registered?

BF61 BDE is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is BF61 BDE safe to buy?

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