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BF61 BFM

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,016 mi
Last recorded53,016 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 BFM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 53,016 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 49,217 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 44,407 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,267 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,211 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,048 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2016 24,935 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 24,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 19,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,129 miles

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

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

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 BFM is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BFM, 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 BFM registered?

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

Is BF61 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 BFM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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