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AV14 BTZ

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,778 mi
Last recorded47,778 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 BTZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 47,778 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2025 47,725 miles

General corrosion to suspension, brakes and exhaust

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension bushes perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2024 47,714 miles

Suspension and exhaust corroding

Suspension bushes and gaiters perished

Fail 7 Mar 2024 47,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked/splitting 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension and exhaust corroding

Suspension bushes and gaiters perished

Pass 20 Mar 2023 47,712 miles

Corrosion to brake disc faces

Pass 15 Mar 2022 47,711 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake discs

Rear Tyres slight perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2021 47,167 miles

Rear tyres cracking 165/60/14

Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,366 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 44,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

O/s drl not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and splitting through tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,469 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,490 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges devoid of tread

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Offside Front tyre edges devoid of tread

Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,433 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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AV14 BTZ is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AV14 BTZ, 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 AV14 BTZ registered?

AV14 BTZ is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is AV14 BTZ safe to buy?

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