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BN15 ZCF

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,060 mi
Last recorded53,060 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 ZCF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 53,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 48,230 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 42,611 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 38,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0MM APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 38,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER TREAD EDGE CUT/SPLIT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. SMALLER SIZE TYRE FITTED (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TYRE PRESSURE WARNING ILLUMINATED ** NO EASILY IDENTIFIABLE UNDERINFLATED TYRES (5.2.3 (h))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test CAMERA AND AIR FRESHENERS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0MM APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 32,081 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tryes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 29,400 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 24,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 18,929 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 13,768 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 ZCF 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 90%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF registered?

BN15 ZCF is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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