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A18 HYE

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,173 mi
Last recorded79,173 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HYE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 79,173 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,724 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 59,405 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,320 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,525 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,556 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,363 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 34,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 31,127 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 28,290 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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A18 HYE is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A18 HYE, 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

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What year was A18 HYE registered?

A18 HYE is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is A18 HYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 HYE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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