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AO14 NKJ

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,050 mi
Last recorded121,050 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 NKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 121,050 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 115,405 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play border line (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 115,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play border line (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 106,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 96,199 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 96,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 86,042 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 76,644 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 76,644 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side OFFSIDE INOP / O KGS (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 59,372 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 59,372 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 43,096 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,277 miles

Front both sides front tyres worn on shoulders

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging object placed in centre console ()

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 NKJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NKJ, 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 NKJ registered?

AO14 NKJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2014.

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