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AX14 HTY

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,047 mi
Last recorded74,047 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX14 HTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 74,044 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,608 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 73,608 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,803 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 62,771 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Aug 2021 53,603 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 50,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,561 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 45,554 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,868 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm)/low edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm)/no visible tread both edges (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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AX14 HTY is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX14 HTY, 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 AX14 HTY registered?

AX14 HTY is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is AX14 HTY safe to buy?

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