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AO14 VJE

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,629 mi
Last recorded49,629 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 VJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 49,629 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Apr 2026 49,622 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Apr 2025 46,755 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Apr 2024 43,247 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Apr 2024 43,247 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 39,836 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 35,858 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 30,989 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 27,913 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

reverse light working but pushed into bumper

Fail 24 Jan 2020 27,912 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

reverse light working but pushed into bumper

Pass 2 Jan 2019 22,098 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2018 17,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2018 17,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 May 2017 9,274 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 VJE is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black 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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

AO14 VJE is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 May 2014.

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