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BK14 FOF

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,359 mi
Last recorded76,359 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 FOF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 76,359 miles

Offside Rear reg lamp fallen into bumper.

Fail 16 Feb 2026 76,357 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reg lamp fallen into bumper.

Pass 7 Mar 2025 73,729 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 73,599 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Coil spring incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 69,527 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 69,527 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 69,398 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,010 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 61,181 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 60,060 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 59,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 53,836 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 44,067 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 36,356 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,058 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 26,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (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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BK14 FOF is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK14 FOF, 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 BK14 FOF registered?

BK14 FOF is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is BK14 FOF safe to buy?

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