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AV65 YSM

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,498 mi
Last recorded21,498 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 YSM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 21,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2025 20,827 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 20,827 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 20,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 1 Mar 2024 20,184 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Rear tyres perishing

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Dec 2021 19,226 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 16,576 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 16,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ***WBBR0016 fitted*** (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ***WBBR0022 fitted*** (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 13,975 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N.B obstructing/possibly using centre seat belt stalk? ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 10,944 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (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 YSM 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 70%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

AV65 YSM is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 December 2015.

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