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AO15 PHU

2015 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,453 mi
Last recorded28,453 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 PHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 28,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 25,123 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion to end of front to rear brake pipe which has been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion to end of front to rear brake pipe which has been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 22,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 19,818 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 17,652 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 15,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 11,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 8,656 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 PHU is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHU, 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 AO15 PHU registered?

AO15 PHU is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 May 2015.

Is AO15 PHU safe to buy?

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