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AU15 ZWK

2015 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,605 mi
Last recorded37,605 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 ZWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 37,605 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 35,362 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 35,358 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 32,101 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 32,097 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 28,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 24,186 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 20,579 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 15,751 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 15,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 11,572 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 11,127 miles

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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AU15 ZWK is a 2015 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU15 ZWK, 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 AU15 ZWK registered?

AU15 ZWK is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is AU15 ZWK safe to buy?

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