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BX15 YVA

2015 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,226 mi
Last recorded52,226 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX15 YVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 52,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 50,943 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 48,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 46,213 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,485 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 41,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 39,688 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,390 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 28,491 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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BX15 YVA is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BX15 YVA, 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 BX15 YVA registered?

BX15 YVA is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2015.

Is BX15 YVA safe to buy?

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