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BG65 JJZ

2015 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,907 mi
Last recorded65,907 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG65 JJZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 65,907 miles

Front both front DRLs not working

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 61,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner/outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner/outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 61,563 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to tread . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner/outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner/outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 55,853 miles

Nearside Front strut bush/mounting plate rubber to suspension turret slightly perished

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,442 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 41,465 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 41,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,031 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 28,201 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 18,024 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edges

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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BG65 JJZ is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG65 JJZ, 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 BG65 JJZ registered?

BG65 JJZ is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2015.

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