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B15 VLS

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,748 mi
Last recorded39,748 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 VLS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 39,748 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 38,534 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 38,534 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 37,373 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,323 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 36,323 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 34,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 33,669 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 32,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 30,192 miles

all four tyres perished & split in treads (155x70x13

Pass 17 May 2017 28,806 miles

both front tyres perished in treads

Fail 17 May 2017 28,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket detached (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven nearside lower than offside (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres perished in treads

nearside wiper blade split at end

offside washer jet aimed high

Pass 31 May 2016 26,411 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 26,410 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 24,714 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

the nearside front tyre is starting to crack in the tread

the nearside rear tyre is starting to crack in the tread

Pass 2 Jun 2014 22,648 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 22,647 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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B15 VLS is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 41,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B15 VLS, 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 17 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B15 VLS registered?

B15 VLS is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is B15 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 VLS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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