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AV14 XBU

2014 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,496 mi
Last recorded93,496 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 XBU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 93,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1755015 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 82,515 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little effort

Fail 10 Jun 2024 82,515 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 Parking brake recording little effort

Pass 7 Jun 2023 69,450 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost metal to metal **strong advise*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 46,102 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 45,463 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 45,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall and is bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall and is bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 42,356 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on the inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,922 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 22,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 14,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 XBU is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Green with a 1,248cc 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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

AV14 XBU is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2014.

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