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BT14 WZJ

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,029 mi
Last recorded38,029 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 38,029 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 34,233 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 33,558 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexy hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front bottom balljoint gaiter slightly perished

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Various brake pipes corroded not excessive

Various front and rear suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 2 Aug 2023 32,086 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 30,188 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE FLEXYS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front pads are getting low

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2021 28,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 26,463 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 24,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 23,223 miles

osr number plate lamp damaged still working ok

Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 20,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn/cracked. Advise replacement

Fail 6 May 2017 20,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn/cracked. Advise replacement

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 WZJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT14 WZJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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