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BJ15 ZRD

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,222 mi
Last recorded46,222 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 ZRD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 46,222 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2025 40,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seat belt slightly fluffed

Fail 26 Mar 2025 40,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment caliper (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seat belt slightly fluffed

Pass 19 Mar 2024 34,122 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 27,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 21,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Mar 2022 21,442 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 15,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 10,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 5,374 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 4,405 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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BJ15 ZRD is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Black 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 BJ15 ZRD, 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 BJ15 ZRD registered?

BJ15 ZRD is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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The MOT history for BJ15 ZRD 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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