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BX61 NEJ

2011 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,127 mi
Last recorded89,127 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Picanto43,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX61 NEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 89,127 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 89,107 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 83,010 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 72,715 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))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 72,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 31 Aug 2022 63,165 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 63,165 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 54,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,956 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,713 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,966 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,519 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside rear tyre has a deep cut but not deep enough to reach the ply cords

Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,473 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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BX61 NEJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX61 NEJ, 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 BX61 NEJ registered?

BX61 NEJ is a 2011 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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