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BT14 PLU

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,321 mi
Last recorded51,321 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 PLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 51,321 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 46,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 42,407 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 42,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 39,212 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nsr tyre also starting to perish ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 34,864 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 31,722 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,041 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 22,184 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 16,727 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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BT14 PLU is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PLU, 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

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What year was BT14 PLU registered?

BT14 PLU is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is BT14 PLU safe to buy?

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