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BK65 BGF

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,800 mi
Last recorded56,800 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK65 BGF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 56,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 51,664 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 47,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 47,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,429 miles

offside handbrake performance low

Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 39,318 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside handbrake low

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 34,066 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 27,966 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 20,292 miles

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

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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BK65 BGF is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc 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 BK65 BGF, 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 BK65 BGF registered?

BK65 BGF is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2015.

Is BK65 BGF safe to buy?

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