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CA15 ELU

2015 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,831 mi
Last recorded29,831 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA15 ELU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 29,831 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 29,157 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 28,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 27,530 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 26,721 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 26,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 25,782 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 25,369 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 23,819 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 23,817 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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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CA15 ELU is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 998cc 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 CA15 ELU, 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

How do I check the history of CA15 ELU?

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What year was CA15 ELU registered?

CA15 ELU is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2015.

Is CA15 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA15 ELU 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.

Does CA15 ELU have outstanding finance?

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