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BJ15 LVM

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,238 mi
Last recorded44,238 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 LVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 44,238 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 40,873 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 30,560 miles

all tyres badly perishing

Fail 30 Aug 2024 30,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

all tyres badly perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2023 22,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 18,702 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 16,502 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 16,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 16,458 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 15,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 13,870 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 LVM 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 BJ15 LVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ15 LVM registered?

BJ15 LVM is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is BJ15 LVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ15 LVM 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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