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AX14 KYV

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,741 mi
Last recorded66,741 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX14 KYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 66,741 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 59,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 53,882 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 47,987 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 42,863 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 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))

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 19 Aug 2020 40,662 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 40,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,978 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Aug 2019 35,978 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,384 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 20,303 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 20,303 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 KYV is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red 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 KYV, 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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AX14 KYV is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 August 2014.

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