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BU14 FXP

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,688 mi
Last recorded64,688 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 FXP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 64,688 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 64,688 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 63,046 miles

under the chassis body sealant applied

Fail 25 Jul 2024 63,030 miles

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 59,602 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 55,733 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 55,733 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 49,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW OUTER EDGE... DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 44,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW OUTER EDGE... DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 33,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Apr 2019 33,073 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Apr 2018 24,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 20,935 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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BU14 FXP is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BU14 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

BU14 FXP is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2014.

Is BU14 FXP safe to buy?

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