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BJ61 RAX

2011 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 RAX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 71,201 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2025 68,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 65,616 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 65,616 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 61,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 59,674 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2021 55,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,055 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 51,005 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 47,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 40,023 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 27,140 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s caliper (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 27,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s caliper (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 14,911 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 RAX is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ61 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

BJ61 RAX is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 November 2011.

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