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AY14 VZR

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,802 mi
Last recorded39,802 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 VZR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 39,802 miles

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

o/s park brake efficiency lower than n/s

Pass 19 Feb 2025 38,231 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 38,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 36,240 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 31,919 miles

rear brakes starting to bind on

Pass 24 Feb 2021 30,510 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 30,510 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 28,958 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 26,284 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 22,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 17,172 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 17,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VZR is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

AY14 VZR is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is AY14 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY14 VZR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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