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BJ61 OJE

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,561 mi
Last recorded51,561 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 OJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 51,561 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 48,659 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 45,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also splitting/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,929 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,499 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 40,499 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 37,739 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 37,739 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 32,748 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 32,748 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 27,784 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 21,683 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage To outside wall but not through to cords

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 21,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has damage To outside wall but not through to cords

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,580 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2016 14,580 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2015 12,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 9,733 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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BJ61 OJE is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ61 OJE, 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 BJ61 OJE registered?

BJ61 OJE is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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