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BG61 JFF

2011 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,233 mi
Last recorded61,233 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 JFF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 61,233 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 61,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 58,649 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 58,649 miles

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 55,951 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 53,192 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 49,801 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,948 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 42,617 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 37,676 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 32,787 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not checked

Pass 26 Jan 2016 27,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,497 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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BG61 JFF is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG61 JFF, 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 BG61 JFF?

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What year was BG61 JFF registered?

BG61 JFF is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is BG61 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 JFF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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