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2015 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · FN15 SZE

FN15 SZE

2015 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 63,325 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
KIA PICANTO
Year / Origin
2015 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
63,325 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2015
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2015 Kia Picanto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 January 2026 at 63,325 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results across the available history. Annual mileage sits low for an eleven-year-old car at roughly 5,757 miles per year. The records show steady, light use: 44,224 miles in September 2022, 51,600 by December 2023, 57,373 in January 2025, and 63,325 at the January 2026 test. A minor anomaly appears on 22 September 2022 where the vehicle failed at 44,224 miles then passed the same day at 44,226 miles with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or clerical rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The sparse, clean record gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT trail. Low mileage combined with the 2022 same-day fail-pass pattern means the DVSA data alone cannot confirm the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or underbody corrosion. Standing periods implied by light use can accelerate perishing of rubber components and surface rust on structural members. Verify the actual test certificates for 22 September 2022 to clarify the failure reason. Check tyre sidewalls, brake caliper freedom, and exhaust emissions during a viewing, as these areas draw no advisories in the record but degrade silently on low-use vehicles.
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FN15 SZE Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
  • 63,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

FN15 SZE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Oct 2026, 23:38
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Kia Picanto (FN15 SZE) between April 2018 and January 2026.

The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

FN15 SZE Mileage History

  1. 17/04/201815,006 mi
  2. 17/04/201920,730 mi+5,724 mi
  3. 06/10/202031,752 mi+11,022 mi
  4. 15/10/202139,238 mi+7,486 mi
  5. 22/09/202244,224 mi+4,986 mi
  6. 22/09/202244,226 mi+2 mi
  7. 06/12/202351,600 mi+7,374 mi
  8. 20/01/202557,373 mi+5,773 mi
  9. 29/01/202663,325 mi+5,952 mi

Average of roughly 6,205 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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