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AB14 FAY

2018 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,988 mi
Last recorded55,988 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Picanto23,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB14 FAY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 55,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel

Pass 17 Feb 2025 48,709 miles

Nearside Front dtr light inop

Fail 17 Feb 2025 48,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front dtr light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 42,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 37,265 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 30,044 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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AB14 FAY is a 2018 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 23,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB14 FAY, 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 8 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB14 FAY registered?

AB14 FAY is a 2018 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2018.

Is AB14 FAY safe to buy?

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