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AF15 LXY

2015 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,660 mi
Last recorded79,660 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Picanto31,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 LXY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 79,660 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 68,866 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 59,624 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 59,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 52,919 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 48,337 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 39,279 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 39,279 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front daytime running light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,603 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 27,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

OSF TYRE CRACKED IN TREAD

Pass 11 Mar 2019 17,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 11,518 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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AF15 LXY is a 2015 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF15 LXY, 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 AF15 LXY registered?

AF15 LXY is a 2015 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2015.

Is AF15 LXY safe to buy?

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