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BF61 BKL

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,273 mi
Last recorded54,273 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 BKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 54,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 47,768 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 41,613 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 39,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 37,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 35,161 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 35,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 33,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 31,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 28,902 miles

6000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 24,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 19,938 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 19,938 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 14,399 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 14,186 miles

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

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

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 BKL is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BKL, 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 BKL registered?

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

Is BF61 BKL safe to buy?

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