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BF15 TKE

2015 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,852 mi
Last recorded65,852 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 TKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 65,852 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 65,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 62,535 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth PEDAL RUBBER WORN TO METAL... (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 62,535 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth PEDAL RUBBER WORN TO METAL... (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 58,748 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth PEDAL RUBBER WORN.. (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Washer Jet U/S...

Pass 15 Dec 2022 55,729 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 55,729 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 51,821 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 48,730 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,817 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,968 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 34,968 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 25,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TKE is a 2015 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TKE, 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 BF15 TKE registered?

BF15 TKE is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2015.

Is BF15 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF15 TKE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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