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BV61 BJF

2011 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,565 mi
Last recorded48,565 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 BJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2026 48,565 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 46,310 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 44,339 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 42,325 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 39,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 38,118 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 34,532 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 33,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front D.R.L not working

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s

Pass 10 Oct 2018 29,376 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2017 22,600 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2016 23,178 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 20,159 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 16,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BV61 BJF is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV61 BJF, 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 BV61 BJF registered?

BV61 BJF is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is BV61 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 BJF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV61 BJF have outstanding finance?

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