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AV14 GKJ

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,108 mi
Last recorded117,108 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 GKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 117,108 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 115,476 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 110,984 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Leave it on zero ()

Fail 21 Feb 2024 110,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Leave it on zero ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,709 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 103,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 101,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,439 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 91,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,635 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,678 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 62,678 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 48,592 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim steel wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 48,592 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim steel wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 GKJ 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 71.4%.

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 AV14 GKJ, 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 GKJ registered?

AV14 GKJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is AV14 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV14 GKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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