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BV61 BJU

2011 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,721 mi
Last recorded52,721 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 BJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 52,721 miles

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

Slight corrosion on steering and suspension

Pass 19 Aug 2024 52,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,186 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 51,439 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,318 miles

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

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

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

excessive corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2019 51,031 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,477 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,249 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,399 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,793 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 30,178 miles

Damage to nearside not resulting in sharp edges

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,178 miles

Damage to nearside not resulting in sharp edges

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 BJU is a 2011 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc 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 BV61 BJU, 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 BJU registered?

BV61 BJU is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is BV61 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 BJU 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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