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BF15 KZJ

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,517 mi
Last recorded75,517 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 KZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 75,517 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 75,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 68,028 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 58,998 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 50,015 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 41,487 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,862 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 34,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running bulb inop

Pass 14 Feb 2020 31,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Unable To Test Towbar Wiring As None Is Fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 22,868 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2018 15,794 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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BF15 KZJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF15 KZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF15 KZJ registered?

BF15 KZJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is BF15 KZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF15 KZJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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