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BW15 VPT

2015 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,795 mi
Last recorded39,795 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 VPT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 39,795 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 34,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 34,316 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 32,740 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 29,932 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 25,923 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 25,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 21,697 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 15,770 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 10,797 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 VPT is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

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

Is BW15 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW15 VPT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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