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AP14 HLR

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,961 mi
Last recorded25,961 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 HLR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 25,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very slight escape of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 25,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very slight escape of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 23,751 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 21,450 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2024 21,449 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 19,272 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2023 19,272 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2022 17,160 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 15,069 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 13,478 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 13,476 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 11,152 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 8,997 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 6,752 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 6,752 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AP14 HLR 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 AP14 HLR, 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 AP14 HLR registered?

AP14 HLR is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2014.

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