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BG15 VVJ

2015 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,190 mi
Last recorded68,190 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 VVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 68,190 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 68,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front DRL inop

Pass 4 Jun 2025 62,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 54,881 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 47,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,837 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 39,161 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,895 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 24,122 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 18,057 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 VVJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 BG15 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

BG15 VVJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is BG15 VVJ safe to buy?

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