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BJ64 FVT

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,362 mi
Last recorded54,362 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ64 FVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,362 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 50,178 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 50,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 43,881 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 43,881 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 40,193 miles

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

Front brake disc slight wear

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 33,391 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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BJ64 FVT is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ64 FVT, 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 BJ64 FVT registered?

BJ64 FVT is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is BJ64 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ64 FVT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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