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BF15 TJV

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,046 mi
Last recorded20,046 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 TJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 20,046 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 19,027 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 18,205 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 17,824 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 17,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 15,883 miles

Front tyres are cracking on the edges

Rear tyres are cracking on the edges

Pass 23 Sep 2020 14,108 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 13,325 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 12,702 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 11,659 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 11,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BF15 TJV is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF15 TJV, 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 BF15 TJV registered?

BF15 TJV is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2015.

Is BF15 TJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF15 TJV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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