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BV15 UPW

2015 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,330 mi
Last recorded47,330 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 UPW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 47,330 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 43,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 43,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 36,926 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 28,889 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 28,889 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 22,035 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 15,495 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 8,362 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 UPW is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

BV15 UPW is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2015.

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