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BJ15 LVU

2015 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,576 mi
Last recorded56,576 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 LVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 56,576 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 51,608 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 46,032 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 40,437 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 35,263 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 28,626 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 22,207 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 1 Apr 2019 14,537 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 9,514 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 LVU is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LVU, 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

How do I check the history of BJ15 LVU?

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What year was BJ15 LVU registered?

BJ15 LVU is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2015.

Is BJ15 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ15 LVU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ15 LVU have outstanding finance?

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