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AX15 KHJ

2015 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,188 mi
Last recorded28,188 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX15 KHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 28,188 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2025 26,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Apr 2024 23,955 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,090 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 18,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 16,908 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 16,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 15,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 13,480 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 13,480 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 10,867 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 10,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AX15 KHJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 AX15 KHJ, 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

How do I check the history of AX15 KHJ?

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What year was AX15 KHJ registered?

AX15 KHJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is AX15 KHJ safe to buy?

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