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BU14 FXH

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,457 mi
Last recorded75,457 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 FXH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 75,457 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 67,662 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 59,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 59,244 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad almost touching brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 51,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 43,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2021 36,744 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 31 May 2021 36,744 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 28 May 2020 31,550 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 26,037 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 25,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/r14 tread wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/r14 (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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BU14 FXH 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 83.3%.

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 BU14 FXH, 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 FXH registered?

BU14 FXH is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is BU14 FXH safe to buy?

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