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BN15 NZU

2015 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,725 mi
Last recorded69,725 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 NZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 69,725 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre large screw in tread area ()

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear boot full of belongings removed this to gain access to fully inspect relative components (prior to test)

Pass 14 Apr 2025 64,193 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 58,978 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 53,470 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 53,449 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 47,589 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 41,988 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 36,547 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 36,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 29,741 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 24,255 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 24,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BN15 NZU 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 75%.

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 BN15 NZU, 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 BN15 NZU registered?

BN15 NZU is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is BN15 NZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN15 NZU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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