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BF61 BEU

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,945 mi
Last recorded95,945 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 BEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 95,945 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 88,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 81,736 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 75,467 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 75,467 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 69,459 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,972 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 58,735 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,453 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 52,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 43,620 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,181 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,544 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,422 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 17,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BEU is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BEU, 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 BF61 BEU registered?

BF61 BEU is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BF61 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 BEU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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