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BF61 EKB

2011 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,333 mi
Last recorded88,333 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 EKB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 88,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield is deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 77,205 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield is deteriorating/corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 77,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield is deteriorating/corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 68,143 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2021 68,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (rear hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 62,784 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,488 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 33,730 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 27,476 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 21,198 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 15,401 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 10,891 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 EKB is a 2011 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EKB, 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 EKB registered?

BF61 EKB is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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