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BG15 LEF

2015 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,122 mi
Last recorded104,122 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 LEF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 104,122 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 104,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2025 92,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 83,059 miles

Nearside front tyre small cut in side wall

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2024 83,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre small cut in side wall

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2023 70,940 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 70,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front brake pads worn

Nearside rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn

Reg plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2022 62,447 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front day light running light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 51,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,226 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,246 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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BG15 LEF 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 BG15 LEF, 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 BG15 LEF registered?

BG15 LEF is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is BG15 LEF safe to buy?

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