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AK14 XZA

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,801 mi
Last recorded62,801 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 XZA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 62,801 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 59,844 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 59,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 57,574 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 57,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 51,561 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 51,561 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 46,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 41,880 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,506 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 31,699 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,134 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 24,066 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 17,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jun 2017 17,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AK14 XZA is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK14 XZA, 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.

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What year was AK14 XZA registered?

AK14 XZA is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 June 2014.

Is AK14 XZA safe to buy?

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