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972 GVN

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,634 mi
Last recorded15,634 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 GVN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 15,634 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 13,701 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 12,349 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 10,861 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 10,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 8,856 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 7,456 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 6,611 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 5,017 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 4,856 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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972 GVN is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 972 GVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 972 GVN?

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What year was 972 GVN registered?

972 GVN is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2014.

Is 972 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 972 GVN 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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