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BV65 PKN

2015 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,893 mi
Last recorded42,893 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV65 PKN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 42,893 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rear section slight corrosion hanging bracket

Pass 30 Jul 2025 41,070 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2024 37,962 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 35,520 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 32,263 miles

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

TPMS on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2021 29,404 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 27,366 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 27,366 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre badly cracking

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

Offside Rear Badly cracking

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

TPMS light on

Pass 2 Sep 2019 25,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on tread edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread edge

both rear tyres have light cracking/perishing on tread edges

Pass 5 Sep 2018 18,954 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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BV65 PKN is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 BV65 PKN, 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 BV65 PKN registered?

BV65 PKN is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is BV65 PKN safe to buy?

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