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BN64 ZNS

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,463 mi
Last recorded99,463 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN64 ZNS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 99,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 99,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR - BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 93,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm - 1.4mm Legal usable tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 93,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm - 1.4mm Legal usable tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 87,091 miles

Offside Rear HANDBRAKE LOW READING

Pass 22 Aug 2022 80,158 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 80,158 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,101 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Aug 2021 64,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,123 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 51,123 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 35,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 16,820 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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BN64 ZNS is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN64 ZNS, 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 BN64 ZNS registered?

BN64 ZNS is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2014.

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