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BU14 FWF

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,761 mi
Last recorded80,761 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 FWF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 80,761 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 71,264 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 71,264 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 61,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 56,457 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 49,987 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 44,234 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 41,498 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 41,498 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

offside front driving light inoperative

Pass 16 Feb 2018 35,139 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and cradle placed in centre console ()

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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BU14 FWF 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 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 35,216 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BU14 FWF, 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 BU14 FWF registered?

BU14 FWF is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is BU14 FWF safe to buy?

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