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AV65 OTY

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,838 mi
Last recorded72,838 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 OTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,838 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front DTRL not working

Pass 23 Oct 2024 61,261 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 61,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 50,479 miles

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

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

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 22 Oct 2022 40,129 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 40,129 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (165/60/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 30,617 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 30,617 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 23,221 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 20,555 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 16,858 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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AV65 OTY is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc 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 AV65 OTY, 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 AV65 OTY registered?

AV65 OTY is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2015.

Is AV65 OTY safe to buy?

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