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AX14 KYU

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,975 mi
Last recorded82,975 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX14 KYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 82,975 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 80,933 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 78,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 75,331 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 75,331 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,806 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,865 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,160 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 33,886 miles

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

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 KYU is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 35,216 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AX14 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

AX14 KYU is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 August 2014.

Is AX14 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX14 KYU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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