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BU65 DYC

2015 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,388 mi
Last recorded29,388 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 DYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 29,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 24,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 23,126 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 23,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 21,502 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 20,008 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 18,939 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 17,276 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 17,260 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 14,420 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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BU65 DYC is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU65 DYC, 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 BU65 DYC registered?

BU65 DYC is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is BU65 DYC safe to buy?

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