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BL58 COW

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,190 mi
Last recorded51,190 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL58 COW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 51,190 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 45,713 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 40,455 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 40,419 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 34,583 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 27,466 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 27,466 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 21,839 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 20,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2019 15,932 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 9,986 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BL58 COW 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 BL58 COW, 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 BL58 COW registered?

BL58 COW is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is BL58 COW safe to buy?

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