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BL65 VPJ

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,431 mi
Last recorded42,431 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 VPJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 42,431 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 38,502 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 38,490 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 35,345 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 32,038 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 29,043 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 26,715 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 23,518 miles

Offside Front 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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BL65 VPJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL65 VPJ, 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 BL65 VPJ registered?

BL65 VPJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is BL65 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL65 VPJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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