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CU65 NCE

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,145 mi
Last recorded38,145 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU65 NCE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 38,145 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 37,197 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2024 35,997 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2023 33,802 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 33,802 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 32,403 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 32,403 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside washer not reaching the screen

Pass 5 Mar 2021 29,574 miles

Both rear tyres are close to the limit & are perishing in the tread.

Fail 5 Mar 2021 29,574 miles

Both rear tyres are close to the limit & are perishing in the tread.

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 25,385 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 22,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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CU65 NCE is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Black 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 CU65 NCE, 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 CU65 NCE?

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What year was CU65 NCE registered?

CU65 NCE is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2015.

Is CU65 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU65 NCE 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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