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AU14 XUJ

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,794 mi
Last recorded67,794 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 XUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 67,794 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 67,792 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 58,889 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 58,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 55,766 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 55,199 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 48,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes, main and short to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 43,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 40,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 38,702 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 35,059 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 35,057 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Mar 2018 31,661 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,588 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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AU14 XUJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU14 XUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU14 XUJ registered?

AU14 XUJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2014.

Is AU14 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU14 XUJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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