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BG64 LXM

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,635 mi
Last recorded29,635 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG64 LXM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 29,635 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 26,427 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 26,426 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 22,105 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 16,881 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 16,881 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 15,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2019 11,844 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 43,351 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 43,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 28,084 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 28,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BG64 LXM 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 66.7%.

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 BG64 LXM, 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 BG64 LXM registered?

BG64 LXM is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 October 2014.

Is BG64 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG64 LXM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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