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AP15 LRX

2015 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,149 mi
Last recorded40,149 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 LRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 40,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 6 May 2026 40,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 29,774 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 29,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 May 2024 18,348 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer tred edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 17,260 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 17,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 16,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 15,165 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 13,319 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 11,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 9,195 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 9,167 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 LRX is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP15 LRX, 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 LRX registered?

AP15 LRX is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is AP15 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP15 LRX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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