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AV14 PYA

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,023 mi
Last recorded123,023 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 PYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 123,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rears multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,825 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,704 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack offside bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 111,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 10 Nov 2022 106,007 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,895 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rearmost bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 71,137 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 53,664 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 40,297 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 PYA is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PYA, 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 AV14 PYA registered?

AV14 PYA is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 May 2014.

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