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BT14 ZRG

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,365 mi
Last recorded59,365 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 ZRG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 59,365 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 54,432 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,174 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 49,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible in the cracks on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the lines of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 44,026 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,108 miles

CUT IN BOTH O/S TYRES INNER SIDEWALLS (NO CORDS SHOWING)

Fail 14 Jun 2018 35,105 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CUT IN BOTH O/S TYRES INNER SIDEWALLS (NO CORDS SHOWING)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,143 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 27,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a punchure

Offside Rear tyre has a punchure

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 ZRG is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT14 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

BT14 ZRG is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2014.

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