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BV65 PNJ

2015 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,354 mi
Last recorded74,354 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV65 PNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 74,354 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 70,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

tyre light on

Pass 23 Oct 2023 69,666 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 69,624 miles

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front day running lamp not working

Pass 14 Sep 2022 58,941 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 58,941 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,270 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,266 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 43,266 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 35,966 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 28,217 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 PNJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc 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 BV65 PNJ, 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

How do I check the history of BV65 PNJ?

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What year was BV65 PNJ registered?

BV65 PNJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 October 2015.

Is BV65 PNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV65 PNJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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