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YY65 XRS

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,726 mi
Last recorded41,726 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 XRS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 41,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 40,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 39,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 39,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 38,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 38,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 37,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner edge devoid of tread, worn very close to legal limit . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 37,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner edge devoid of tread, worn very close to legal limit . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 29,109 miles

Nearside Front wheel trim loose

Offside Front wheel trim loose

Pass 6 Dec 2019 22,593 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 16,716 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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YY65 XRS is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Red 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 YY65 XRS, 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 YY65 XRS registered?

YY65 XRS is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is YY65 XRS safe to buy?

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