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BV15 UPZ

2015 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,193 mi
Last recorded67,193 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 UPZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 67,193 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 67,193 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil low

Pass 11 Jul 2024 60,607 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 53,077 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 53,068 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 44,256 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 36,717 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 30,578 miles

Both front tyres Wearing on inner edges

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 26,277 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 21,963 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 UPZ is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc 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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

BV15 UPZ is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 August 2015.

Is BV15 UPZ safe to buy?

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