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BF61 BJY

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,494 mi
Last recorded93,494 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 BJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 93,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 86,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 82,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,372 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,095 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 77,094 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 70,822 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,425 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,868 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,784 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,435 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 46,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 38,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 BJY is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJY, 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 BJY registered?

BF61 BJY is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is BF61 BJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 BJY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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