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AY14 UTO

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,650 mi
Last recorded35,650 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 UTO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 35,650 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 32,882 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 32,882 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 30,888 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure insecure due to bumper damage (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2023 30,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure insecure due to bumper damage (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2022 25,421 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 25,421 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 19,687 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 19,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 15,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 9,903 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 7,994 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 6,103 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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AY14 UTO is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY14 UTO, 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 AY14 UTO registered?

AY14 UTO is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 March 2014.

Is AY14 UTO safe to buy?

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