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BW15 HCV

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,093 mi
Last recorded25,093 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 HCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 25,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 23,998 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 23,440 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 23,440 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 22,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 20,729 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 19,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 18,563 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Offside Front Upper Coil spring worn rust spot top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 18,563 miles

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

Front wiper blades worn

Offside Front Upper Coil spring worn rust spot top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

man light on dash

Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,295 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 16,295 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 13,348 miles

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

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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BW15 HCV is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Red 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 BW15 HCV, 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 BW15 HCV registered?

BW15 HCV is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is BW15 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW15 HCV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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