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BJ15 LWK

2015 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,724 mi
Last recorded38,724 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 LWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 38,724 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 38,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 36,687 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 32,188 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 29,929 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 29,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 26,856 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))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 24,059 miles

rear wiper worn

Fail 23 Jun 2020 24,058 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear wiper worn

Pass 22 May 2019 20,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 15,940 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 LWK is a 2015 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

BJ15 LWK is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2015.

Is BJ15 LWK safe to buy?

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