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AR14 BUB

2015 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,648 mi
Last recorded83,648 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR14 BUB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 83,648 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 77,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 73,979 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,187 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 69,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 63,385 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,701 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 50,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to limit of 1.6mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 36,673 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (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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AR14 BUB is a 2015 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AR14 BUB, 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 AR14 BUB registered?

AR14 BUB is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2015.

Is AR14 BUB safe to buy?

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