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AO15 PHY

2015 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,848 mi
Last recorded80,848 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 PHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 80,848 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 80,838 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 74,244 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 64,931 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 64,925 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 54,540 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 54,539 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,275 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 43,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 34,978 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,466 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 24,466 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 12,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 10,882 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 PHY is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PHY, 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 PHY registered?

AO15 PHY is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is AO15 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO15 PHY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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