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BV15 URB

2015 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,164 mi
Last recorded41,164 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 URB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 41,164 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 41,164 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 36,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 36,510 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 31,852 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 31,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 24,308 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 20,063 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 13,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 12,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 8,939 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 8,366 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 URB is a 2015 Kia Picanto in White 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 URB, 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 URB registered?

BV15 URB is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is BV15 URB safe to buy?

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