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BL14 JSU

2014 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,295 mi
Last recorded98,295 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 JSU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 98,295 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 97,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 97,299 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 88,168 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 88,020 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm worn close on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges close on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 75,999 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 79,452 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 54,643 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 34,232 miles

both front tyres close to limit and worn on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2020 23,990 miles

front pads low

Pass 11 Apr 2019 4,828 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 4,659 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 4,001 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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BL14 JSU is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 BL14 JSU, 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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BL14 JSU is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 July 2014.

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