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AV14 VBA

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,275 mi
Last recorded106,275 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 VBA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 106,275 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 106,275 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 91,002 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 90,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on inner side wall, obviously under inflated, damage on outer side wall, 3mm tread remaining and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 77,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 65,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 65,611 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 54,390 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 46,754 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 41,965 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 36,601 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 29,999 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 23,192 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 VBA is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBA, 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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AV14 VBA is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 June 2014.

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