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BU14 FYD

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,934 mi
Last recorded81,934 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 FYD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 81,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 75,950 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 75,801 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 69,453 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 69,453 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 61,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,277 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 44,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,492 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 33,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 13,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on the outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 13,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on the outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 10,017 miles

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 10 Mar 2017 10,017 miles

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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 FYD is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

BU14 FYD is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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