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AO14 HKV

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,113 mi
Last recorded96,113 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 HKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 96,113 miles

Offside Front DRL not working.

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 96,109 miles

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

Offside Front DRL not working.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 93,947 miles

Nearside Front washer jet notworking. o/s jet adequate.

Offside Front DRL not working.

Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,090 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 88,521 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 88,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 81,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,472 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,002 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 60,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,517 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 40,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AO14 HKV is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White 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 AO14 HKV, 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 AO14 HKV registered?

AO14 HKV is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is AO14 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO14 HKV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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