CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY15 LVX

2015 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,830 mi
Last recorded43,830 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 LVX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 43,830 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 33,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 24,687 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 15,785 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 15,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated steel pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated steel pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated front to rear steel pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated front to rear steel pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 15,400 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 15,400 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 14,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 13,856 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 13,147 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 12,484 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY15 LVX is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc 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 YY15 LVX, 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 YY15 LVX?

You can check the full history of YY15 LVX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY15 LVX registered?

YY15 LVX is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is YY15 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY15 LVX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY15 LVX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY15 LVX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.