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BJ15 GVU

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,995 mi
Last recorded25,995 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 GVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 25,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

wax oiled

Pass 27 Mar 2025 23,202 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

wax oiled

Pass 28 Mar 2024 20,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 17,289 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 14,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays

Pass 31 Mar 2021 11,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 11,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 10,237 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 8,112 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 6,167 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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BJ15 GVU is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc 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 BJ15 GVU, 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 BJ15 GVU registered?

BJ15 GVU is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is BJ15 GVU safe to buy?

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