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BO53 KAB

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,565 mi
Last recorded9,565 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 KAB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 9,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 9,411 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 9,224 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 9,112 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 9,112 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 8,794 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 8,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 7,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 6,957 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 5,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 4,869 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 4,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BO53 KAB is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BO53 KAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BO53 KAB?

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What year was BO53 KAB registered?

BO53 KAB is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 February 2014.

Is BO53 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO53 KAB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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