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BF61 BFJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,646 mi
Last recorded58,646 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 BFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 58,646 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front both side and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 56,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 53,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 51,195 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 51,195 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 44,652 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 40,067 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 40,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,666 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 29,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 21,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to show signs of ageing

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 21,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to show signs of ageing

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 14,006 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 4,083 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 3,542 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 BFJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BF61 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?

BF61 BFJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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