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AO65 CLV

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,165 mi
Last recorded50,165 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 CLV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 50,165 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 50,165 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 49,793 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 49,225 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 49,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 48,380 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,397 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 46,086 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,026 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,638 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 36,790 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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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AO65 CLV is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Black 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 AO65 CLV, 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 AO65 CLV registered?

AO65 CLV is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2015.

Is AO65 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO65 CLV 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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