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BN65 LYA

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,351 mi
Last recorded37,351 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN65 LYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 37,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 37,351 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 34,424 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 34,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 31,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 28,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 24,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 24,697 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 22,650 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades smearing slightly - silicone on screen?? (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,424 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 15,159 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (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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BN65 LYA is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN65 LYA, 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 BN65 LYA registered?

BN65 LYA is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2015.

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