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BS51 MEG

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,340 mi
Last recorded53,340 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS51 MEG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 53,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 51,614 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 51,236 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 51,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover case missing no sharp edge (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Aug 2022 40,487 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 37,858 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2021 37,858 miles

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

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

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

advise both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2020 34,679 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 29,559 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 29,559 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 25,239 miles

o/s/r n/s/r tyres 2.5 mm

Pass 20 May 2017 20,586 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,201 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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BS51 MEG 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 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 BS51 MEG, 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 BS51 MEG registered?

BS51 MEG is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 April 2014.

Is BS51 MEG safe to buy?

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