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BF61 FWJ

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,296 mi
Last recorded57,296 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 57,296 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 54,892 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 52,434 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 50,141 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 48,932 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 43,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front day time running light inoperative

Pass 13 Jul 2020 40,146 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 40,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,540 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,439 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 30,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 11,560 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,425 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 9,122 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 FWJ 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 93.3%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

BF61 FWJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BF61 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 FWJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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