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AP15 DKY

2015 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,381 mi
Last recorded98,381 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 DKY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 98,381 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 84,890 miles

Clutch pedal very stiff

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,467 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS VERY HARD WHICH NORMALY MEANS THE CLUTCH WILL NEED REPLACING SOON

Pass 31 Mar 2023 62,632 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 53,441 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 53,441 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,869 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 42,978 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2019 33,451 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 24,406 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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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AP15 DKY is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AP15 DKY, 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 AP15 DKY registered?

AP15 DKY is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2015.

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