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AY65 ZBE

2015 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,649 mi
Last recorded71,649 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 ZBE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 71,649 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 71,648 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2025 67,569 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 64,564 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 56,434 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 56,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/r14. 75h. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 50,927 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 50,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 45,575 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 45,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60 R14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,559 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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AY65 ZBE is a 2015 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2015 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 31,419 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY65 ZBE, 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 11 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY65 ZBE registered?

AY65 ZBE is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 September 2015.

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