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AF14 GFA

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,639 mi
Last recorded79,639 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 GFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 79,639 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 79,631 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL not working, not testable item on this age

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 78,411 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,733 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 74,967 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 73,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 73,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 64,089 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 55,696 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 44,383 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 44,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 34,249 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 24,398 miles

Offside Front small deep cut in tyre

Fail 30 Dec 2016 24,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front small deep cut in tyre

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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AF14 GFA is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AF14 GFA, 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 AF14 GFA registered?

AF14 GFA is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2014.

Is AF14 GFA safe to buy?

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