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BF14 HGJ

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,832 mi
Last recorded71,832 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF14 HGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 71,832 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 71,832 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 63,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 63,710 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 55,147 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 45,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 45,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 38,214 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill slight damage

Pass 11 Feb 2021 33,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 32,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 32,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Day time running lights inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 26,711 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 18,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

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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BF14 HGJ 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 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 BF14 HGJ, 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 BF14 HGJ registered?

BF14 HGJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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