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BW15 HNV

2015 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,230 mi
Last recorded99,230 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 HNV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 86,784 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 74,664 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 74,664 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 61,562 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 61,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 49,150 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 36,198 miles

passenger side of windscreen cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2020 25,624 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 15,902 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 5,548 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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BW15 HNV is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HNV, 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 HNV registered?

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

Is BW15 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW15 HNV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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