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BF61 ZMY

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,505 mi
Last recorded75,505 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 ZMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 75,505 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,009 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect rear brakes

Pass 11 Sep 2023 67,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect rear brakes

Pass 16 Sep 2022 63,010 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,995 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os & ns (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,776 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 54,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 39,552 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,493 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,316 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,517 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged , no visable cords at this time

n/s/r tyre has a flat spot

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 ZMY is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

BF61 ZMY is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is BF61 ZMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 ZMY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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