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BN15 XBR

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,689 mi
Last recorded46,689 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 XBR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 46,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen showing slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 43,830 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front centre upper windscreen showing signs of damage [small chip] (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 39,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 34,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front both n/s o/s brake pads worn

Front front windscreen showing signs of chips

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 21 Apr 2022 33,194 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 31,254 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 6 May 2020 29,331 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 12,347 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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BN15 XBR is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN15 XBR, 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 BN15 XBR registered?

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

Is BN15 XBR safe to buy?

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