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AO15 XMJ

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,216 mi
Last recorded61,216 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 XMJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 61,216 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 56,404 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 50,595 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 46,173 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,308 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 43,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,614 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 27,220 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 May 2019 27,172 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 May 2018 17,995 miles

front tyres worn on edges

small cut in o/s/r tyre

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 XMJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

AO15 XMJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2015.

Is AO15 XMJ safe to buy?

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