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BT14 PKJ

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,281 mi
Last recorded79,281 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 PKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 79,281 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 74,225 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 68,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 62,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 56,661 miles

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 52,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 48,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running light inop

Pass 2 May 2019 42,667 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 35,731 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 28,052 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BT14 PKJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BT14 PKJ, 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 BT14 PKJ registered?

BT14 PKJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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