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BJ14 JSX

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,307 mi
Last recorded70,307 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 JSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 70,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 64,457 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 64,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 59,245 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 53,783 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 47,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 46,916 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 40,148 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 30,022 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,268 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 7,621 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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BJ14 JSX is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ14 JSX, 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 BJ14 JSX registered?

BJ14 JSX is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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