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AU14 ZNL

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,862 mi
Last recorded65,862 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 ZNL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 65,862 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 65,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 63,870 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 63,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S and N/S (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 60,425 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 60,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 54,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 49,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,773 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,580 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 40,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres 3mm and perished

Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,176 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

both ns tyres have various small cuts in tread

Fail 15 Mar 2017 26,176 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

both ns tyres have various small cuts in tread

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 ZNL 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 64.3%.

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 ZNL, 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 AU14 ZNL registered?

AU14 ZNL is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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