2015 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · RU07 ARD
2015 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 74,387 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RU07 ARD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 74,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RU07 ARD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Kia Picanto (RU07 ARD) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 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: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RU07 ARD Mileage History
- 23/02/202443,954 mi
- 17/04/202558,305 mi+14,351 mi
- 24/04/202558,450 mi+145 mi
- 24/04/202674,193 mi+15,743 mi
- 30/04/202674,387 mi+194 mi
Average of roughly 13,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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