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BG14 KJX

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,388 mi
Last recorded70,388 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 KJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 70,388 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 70,388 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 70,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 60,261 miles

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

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

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 Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 49,572 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 48,692 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 41,079 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front drl unit insecure due to accident damage

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

Rear wiper blade badly split

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 31,947 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 31,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 21,528 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 21,528 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 12,307 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 12,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KJX 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 53.8%.

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 BG14 KJX, 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 BG14 KJX registered?

BG14 KJX is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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