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AX15 ZTE

2015 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,420 mi
Last recorded81,420 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX15 ZTE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 81,420 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 81,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 67,930 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 56,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 56,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,643 miles

Rear tyres both misshaping

Pass 21 Jun 2022 34,295 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 22,020 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 13,983 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 13,962 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight damage to Nearside front out wall of tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2019 12,110 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 9,853 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 ZTE is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

AX15 ZTE is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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