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AO15 JVW

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,838 mi
Last recorded49,838 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 JVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 49,838 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 49,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2025 44,597 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 40,976 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 40,971 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 36,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded near rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 32,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 28,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 24,906 miles

both rear tyres perishing and some cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Aug 2019 21,900 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 18,209 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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AO15 JVW 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 81.8%.

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 AO15 JVW, 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

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What year was AO15 JVW registered?

AO15 JVW is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 April 2015.

Is AO15 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO15 JVW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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