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BF61 BFL

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,800 mi
Last recorded34,800 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 BFL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 34,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Apr 2026 34,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Apr 2025 22,105 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 21,937 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 16,923 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 16,723 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 16,118 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 15,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 14,769 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 13,967 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 12,855 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 12,855 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 11,991 miles

all tyres cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2017 11,991 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all tyres cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2016 10,895 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2015 9,523 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 7,963 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 BFL is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BFL, 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 BFL registered?

BF61 BFL is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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