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AY15 WBM

2015 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,923 mi
Last recorded48,923 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 WBM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 48,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 48,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 43,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 39,002 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 34,649 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 34,649 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 27,292 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 22,216 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 22,215 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 21,238 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 18,873 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 16,727 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 16,726 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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AY15 WBM is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 AY15 WBM, 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 AY15 WBM registered?

AY15 WBM is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is AY15 WBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY15 WBM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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