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BG14 CSO

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,232 mi
Last recorded91,232 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 CSO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 85,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,365 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 66,651 miles

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

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

Offside Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,286 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,675 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 51,355 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,821 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 44,821 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm edges and slightly outer shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 35,451 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut tread area to cord area .and slightly outer shape (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm edges and slightly outer shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,788 miles

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

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

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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BG14 CSO is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG14 CSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG14 CSO registered?

BG14 CSO is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2014.

Is BG14 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG14 CSO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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