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BV65 ZRL

2015 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,119 mi
Last recorded56,119 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV65 ZRL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 56,119 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 46,530 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 46,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 34,230 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 34,230 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 23,051 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 23,051 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 10,685 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 8,430 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 8,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2020 6,541 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2019 5,768 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2018 5,024 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 ZRL is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?

BV65 ZRL is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is BV65 ZRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV65 ZRL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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