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AU65 VDT

2015 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,566 mi
Last recorded48,566 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU65 VDT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 48,566 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 44,009 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 44,009 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 60 r 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,929 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 32,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 32,599 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 27,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 26,070 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 24,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 22,025 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 22,025 miles

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

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

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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AU65 VDT is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU65 VDT, 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 AU65 VDT registered?

AU65 VDT is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 September 2015.

Is AU65 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU65 VDT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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