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AV65 VJE

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,004 mi
Last recorded73,004 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 VJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 73,004 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted the inner rims on both nearside front and nearside rear wheels are slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 70,004 miles

parking brake performance only just met the requirements, adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 8 Jul 2024 60,720 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 60,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 52,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, I would advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 40,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE VERY PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 32,814 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 29,993 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,312 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 26,478 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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AV65 VJE is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AV65 VJE, 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 AV65 VJE registered?

AV65 VJE is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 November 2015.

Is AV65 VJE safe to buy?

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