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BJ15 LWX

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,964 mi
Last recorded55,964 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 LWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 55,964 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on indicating tyre pressures require adjustment

Pass 22 May 2025 54,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light on indicating tyre pressures need adjustment

Pass 16 May 2024 51,749 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 48,174 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 42,025 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 37,226 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 27,799 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 19,782 miles

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

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 LWX is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Red 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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

BJ15 LWX is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2015.

Is BJ15 LWX safe to buy?

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