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BJ14 PWV

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,709 mi
Last recorded43,709 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 PWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 43,709 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 42,578 miles

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2025 42,548 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2024 39,024 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 37,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 34,866 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,776 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 32,776 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,793 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 30,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 21,320 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 15,954 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 PWV is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BJ14 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

BJ14 PWV is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 May 2014.

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The MOT history for BJ14 PWV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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