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AP14 KXV

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,499 mi
Last recorded87,499 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 KXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 87,499 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Feb 2026 87,464 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2025 80,237 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge renew asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge renew asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 69,970 miles

Oil level -, Top up 1 litre

Pass 23 Feb 2023 58,949 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 58,949 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,101 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle slight surface corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S - Upper & Lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 18,448 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 12,095 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 6,849 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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AP14 KXV is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 35,216 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 KXV, 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 KXV registered?

AP14 KXV is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is AP14 KXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP14 KXV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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