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BW15 HMJ

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,735 mi
Last recorded58,735 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 HMJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 58,735 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 51,902 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 51,902 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding strip check brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin overheated possible pads and discs? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,005 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed ( Replacement recommended. ) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Tyre also perished & cracking .replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Tyre also perishing & cracking. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms warning light illuminated on dashboard.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 42,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 165/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 38,852 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 34,572 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing damaged. Borderline pass, Replacement recommended (7.1.2 (b) (i))

tpms warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 30 Jul 2018 31,159 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 31,159 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 HMJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW15 HMJ registered?

BW15 HMJ is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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