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AY15 WLJ

2015 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,891 mi
Last recorded86,891 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 WLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 86,891 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 86,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 81,344 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 72,627 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 62,974 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 62,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 56,131 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 46,159 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 37,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Few small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 37,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tyre tread down to the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Few small cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 30,589 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 23,703 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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AY15 WLJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc 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 AY15 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

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

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