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BV15 USN

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,213 mi
Last recorded80,213 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 USN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 80,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 74,556 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 74,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 66,487 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 66,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,522 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 53,007 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 53,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Daytime running light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2021 44,068 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 37,482 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 3mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 37,482 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 3mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 28,621 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 21,591 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 USN is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 USN, 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 USN registered?

BV15 USN is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is BV15 USN safe to buy?

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