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A17 SJG

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,283 mi
Last recorded25,283 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SJG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 25,283 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 20,607 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 16,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 13,234 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 12,815 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 12,815 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 12,383 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 11,659 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 10,901 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 10,071 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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A17 SJG is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black 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 A17 SJG, 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 A17 SJG?

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What year was A17 SJG registered?

A17 SJG is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 August 2014.

Is A17 SJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 SJG 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.

Does A17 SJG have outstanding finance?

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