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BV15 URG

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,433 mi
Last recorded59,433 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 URG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 59,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 51,422 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 44,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 41,296 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 40,318 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 37,748 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 36,151 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 36,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 29,875 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,006 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 URG is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 URG, 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 URG registered?

BV15 URG is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2015.

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