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AO14 HXH

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,428 mi
Last recorded105,428 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 HXH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 105,428 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 105,238 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 99,353 miles

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

exhaust corroded and weak at rear flange

Pass 4 Jan 2023 92,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding on very slightly and disc appears to have been hot

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 86,906 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake efficiency lower than expected and brake disc appears to have been hot

Fail 15 Dec 2021 86,865 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/r brake has been hot

o/s/r handbrake has a low reading

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,509 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 12 Dec 2018 64,107 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads possibly low

Fail 12 Dec 2018 64,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake pads low

rear brake pads possibly low

Pass 6 Dec 2017 53,311 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 42,002 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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AO14 HXH is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXH, 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 HXH registered?

AO14 HXH is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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