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BV15 UPS

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,124 mi
Last recorded26,124 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 UPS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 26,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 25,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 24,883 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 23,889 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 23,163 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 22,412 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 21,890 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 17,757 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 13,928 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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BV15 UPS 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 BV15 UPS, 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 BV15 UPS?

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What year was BV15 UPS registered?

BV15 UPS is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2015.

Is BV15 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV15 UPS 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 BV15 UPS have outstanding finance?

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