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BK15 XAU

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

73,138 mi
Last recorded73,138 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK15 XAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 73,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 69,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 64,747 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 59,982 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 45,920 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 41,815 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 33,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 26,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BK15 XAU 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 BK15 XAU, 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 BK15 XAU registered?

BK15 XAU is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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