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BL14 JTU

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,388 mi
Last recorded86,388 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 JTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 86,388 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,254 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 83,254 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 80,825 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 80,825 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 73,712 miles

Offside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 73,712 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 25 Apr 2022 69,856 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front day light running light not working

Offside Front brake disc discoloured by heat

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,909 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,840 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 39,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,414 miles

rear tyre tread depths getting low

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 JTU is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2014.

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