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BL14 TCZ

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,611 mi
Last recorded53,611 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 TCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 53,611 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 46,867 miles

oil level topped up 2.5l

Fail 30 Jun 2025 46,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil level topped up 2.5l

Pass 26 Jun 2024 45,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 43,179 miles

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

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 43,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 27 Jun 2022 40,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise customer to have rear pads inspected due to not being able to see pads clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,375 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 37,051 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 37,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 35,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 32,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (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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BL14 TCZ is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BL14 TCZ, 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 TCZ is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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