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AX15 RWJ

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,293 mi
Last recorded63,293 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX15 RWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 63,293 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s drl not working

screw and nail in o/s/r tyre

tpms light on dash

Pass 23 Jul 2025 57,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 57,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 50,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 50,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 41,199 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 41,199 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 34,656 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 31,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

TPMS light

Fail 29 Jul 2021 31,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

TPMS light

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 26,962 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2019 20,154 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))

Pass 8 May 2018 16,326 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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AX15 RWJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RWJ, 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 AX15 RWJ registered?

AX15 RWJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 May 2015.

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