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BW15 VGY

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,437 mi
Last recorded42,437 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 42,437 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 38,829 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 33,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 29,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 24,598 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 19,808 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 19,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords approx 1.6mm/2mm excssive worn/cut can see slight cord 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm approx 1mm/1.6mm/2mm/worn 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 17,080 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 13,394 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 10,086 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 VGY is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc 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 BW15 VGY, 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 VGY registered?

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

Is BW15 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW15 VGY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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