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BF61 BHZ

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,343 mi
Last recorded55,343 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 BHZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 55,343 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 49,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 49,409 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 44,572 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 40,721 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 37,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 34,330 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 31,258 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 31,258 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 29,162 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 25,764 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 21,738 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 17,743 miles

Front tyres worn

Pass 25 Nov 2015 13,748 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 10,544 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 BHZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BHZ, 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 BHZ registered?

BF61 BHZ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is BF61 BHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 BHZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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