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YY15 SZX

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,232 mi
Last recorded17,232 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 SZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 17,232 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 14,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 11,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 10,460 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 8,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 7,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 7,153 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 6,315 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 5,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has some damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 5,052 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has some damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded pig tail (5.3.1 (b) (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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YY15 SZX is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YY15 SZX, 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 YY15 SZX registered?

YY15 SZX is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 August 2015.

Is YY15 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY15 SZX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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