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BU15 WMV

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,581 mi
Last recorded17,581 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 WMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 17,581 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 16,481 miles

Unable to test rear seat belts due to a seat cover fitted.

Pass 15 Jul 2024 15,424 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 14,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 13,560 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 10,470 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 8,457 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 6,864 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 5,293 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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BU15 WMV is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc 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 BU15 WMV, 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 BU15 WMV?

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What year was BU15 WMV registered?

BU15 WMV is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is BU15 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU15 WMV 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 BU15 WMV have outstanding finance?

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