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BF14 WKU

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,817 mi
Last recorded124,817 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF14 WKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 124,817 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 107,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both daytime running lamps not working

Fail 23 Jun 2025 107,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted both bolts not even finger tight (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both daytime running lamps not working

Fail 26 Apr 2025 107,930 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 90,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 90,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 89,399 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 87,864 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 79,950 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 79,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 71,250 miles

Both rear Shocks are deteriorating advise they be changed soon.

Fail 4 Apr 2020 71,250 miles

Both rear Shocks are deteriorating advise they be changed soon.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,165 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,466 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 38,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 22,921 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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BF14 WKU is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

BF14 WKU is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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