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234 TR

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,007 mi
Last recorded23,007 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration234 TR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 23,007 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 22,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 21,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 19,993 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 18,549 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 17,345 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 17,345 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 16,406 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 14,614 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 12,898 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 10,736 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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234 TR is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 35,216 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 234 TR, 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 12 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 234 TR registered?

234 TR is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is 234 TR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 234 TR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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