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BX15 YVT

2015 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,867 mi
Last recorded91,867 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX15 YVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,867 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 59,052 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 58,566 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,564 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 52,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 41,645 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 41,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,424 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker In Window (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Seat Belt Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 35,268 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged Seat Belt Ripped (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker In Window (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Seat Belt Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Air Freshners/ Toy (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2018 22,629 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 YVT is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc 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 BX15 YVT, 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 YVT registered?

BX15 YVT is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2015.

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