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AY64 XXF

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,502 mi
Last recorded89,502 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY64 XXF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 89,502 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 89,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner 1/4 of tread like cords are splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 83,636 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2025 83,636 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

All tyres seem low on pressures and fronts wearing on edges

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 76,580 miles

Both side handbrake linkages forward/not returned on calipers

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides going bald very inner edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 76,580 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Both side handbrake linkages forward/not returned on calipers

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% imbalance during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides going bald very inner edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,415 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 58,983 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 58,983 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing heavily but no cords showing. 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 51,375 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 45,082 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 45,082 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 33,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 20,106 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing low 165/60/14

Fail 2 Feb 2018 20,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

O/s/f tyre wearing low 165/60/14

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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AY64 XXF is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY64 XXF, 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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AY64 XXF is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2014.

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