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BV15 AJY

2015 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,511 mi
Last recorded65,511 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 AJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 65,511 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 65,469 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 60,794 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 60,794 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advise handbrake cable adjustment

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 56,814 miles

Nearside Front day running light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure needs new unit as broken (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 53,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,976 miles

slight brake bind all round

Fail 2 Mar 2022 48,976 miles

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

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

slight brake bind all round

Pass 16 Feb 2021 40,874 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 35,733 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 31,522 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 28,492 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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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BV15 AJY is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV15 AJY, 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 BV15 AJY registered?

BV15 AJY is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2015.

Is BV15 AJY safe to buy?

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