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BF61 KVS

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,281 mi
Last recorded112,281 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 KVS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 112,281 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,436 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 108,216 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 103,386 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,119 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 98,393 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 22 Jan 2020 98,393 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2019 95,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,911 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 81,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,271 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 46,479 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 26,943 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 10,579 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 KVS 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 KVS, 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

How do I check the history of BF61 KVS?

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What year was BF61 KVS registered?

BF61 KVS is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is BF61 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 KVS 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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