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BF65 XJU

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,361 mi
Last recorded28,361 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF65 XJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 28,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 24,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 22,278 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 22,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 20,720 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 17,665 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 16,075 miles

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

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 13 Jul 2021 16,075 miles

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

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

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 13 Jul 2020 14,719 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 12,237 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 10,048 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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BF65 XJU 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 BF65 XJU, 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 BF65 XJU registered?

BF65 XJU is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 September 2015.

Is BF65 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF65 XJU 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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