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BK65 FKN

2015 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,155 mi
Last recorded78,155 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK65 FKN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 78,155 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 78,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 70,785 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 70,785 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 70,758 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 61,222 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Dec 2022 51,374 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 44,204 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 38,916 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 31 Dec 2020 38,862 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Possible caliper (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 27 Dec 2019 33,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 26,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/50/15 (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 FKN is a 2015 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKN, 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 BK65 FKN registered?

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

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