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CU65 NCF

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,663 mi
Last recorded70,663 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU65 NCF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 70,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge of tyre 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering column deformed but serviceable slight play & knocking noise due to play in bush within steering column (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush in lower arm worn & debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tyre light on dash

Fail 8 Dec 2025 70,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn across tyre below 1.6mm (1.5mm) 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge of tyre 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering column deformed but serviceable slight play & knocking noise due to play in bush within steering column (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush in lower arm worn & debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tyre light on dash

Pass 17 Dec 2024 60,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 60,155 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 51,646 miles

All steering & suspension components have light corrosion

Manufactures covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 44,853 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres slightly wearing inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner & outer edges of tyres & cut in tyre no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner & outer edges of tyre & perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2022 44,853 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres slightly wearing inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner & outer edges of tyres & cut in tyre no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner & outer edges of tyre & perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2021 37,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror cracked still providing view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding advise brake check (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Rear advise unable to see rear pads due to caliper & shims covering pads

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2020 30,883 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2019 24,946 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 24,946 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 17,604 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 17,604 miles

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

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 NCF is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NCF, 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 CU65 NCF registered?

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

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