KIA PICANTO WJ61BJY has 17 MOTs

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This 2011 KIA PICANTO has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 76,228 miles 1 month ago on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 13:54.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 2nd June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

WJ61BJY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND JUNE 202776,228 MI
PASSED7TH MAY 20252ND JUNE 202671,125 MI
PASSED22ND MAY 20242ND JUNE 202565,728 MI
FAILED22ND MAY 202465,728 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED15TH MAY 20232ND JUNE 202459,796 MI
PASSED27TH MAY 20222ND JUNE 202357,214 MI
PASSED3RD JUNE 20212ND JUNE 202255,612 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Outer Edge Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED3RD JUNE 202155,612 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Outer Edge Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. PRS - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20209TH SEPTEMBER 202150,291 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose Flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202020TH JANUARY 202147,950 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201920TH JANUARY 202044,755 MI
FAILED17TH JANUARY 201944,755 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201814TH JANUARY 201940,795 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Both Front Tyres Worn On Inside Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 201613TH SEPTEMBER 201734,245 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 201634,171 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  4. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201513TH SEPTEMBER 201621,521 MI
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201426TH OCTOBER 201518,114 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WJ61BJY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

WJ61BJY MOT Comments

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WJ61BJY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 76,228 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,082 miles

WJ61BJY FAQs

This Kia Picanto with registration WJ61BJY was manufactured on Wednesday 26th October 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 76,228 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 5,082 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Kia Picanto beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WJ61BJY has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Picanto has had 13 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 3 Major, 2 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Picanto is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does WJ61BJY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 8th June 2026 WJ61BJY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WJ61BJY Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 8th June 2026 WJ61BJY does have Tax. Read more

When does WJ61BJY Tax expire?

The current Tax for WJ61BJY will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WJ61BJY MOT expire?

The current MOT for WJ61BJY will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 2nd June 2027. Read more

When did WJ61BJY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WJ61BJY was on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 13:54. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WJ61BJY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for WJ61BJY we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WJ61BJY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for WJ61BJY we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WJ61BJY?

WJ61BJY is registered as a 2011 Kia Picanto. Read more

How many miles has WJ61BJY done?

The odometer reading for WJ61BJY at the last MOT in May 2026 was 76,228 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,082 miles per year. Read more

How old is WJ61BJY?

The vehicle WJ61BJY was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 26th October 2011. Read more

What colour is WJ61BJY?

The official colour of WJ61BJY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WJ61BJY have?

WJ61BJY has a 1 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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