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AY14 VZO

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,373 mi
Last recorded140,373 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 VZO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 140,373 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 140,373 miles

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 131,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 131,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 120,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases requires attention (6.1.2 (a))

o/s front driving light not working

Fail 1 Aug 2023 120,653 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases requires attention (6.1.2 (a))

o/s front driving light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2022 114,789 miles

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

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 103,826 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,733 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,815 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,604 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 VZO 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 AY14 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

AY14 VZO is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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