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BU14 HTJ

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,303 mi
Last recorded47,303 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 HTJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 47,303 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 43,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 36,264 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 25,010 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 19,875 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 19,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 18,129 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 15,068 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 11,506 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 8,334 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 HTJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU14 HTJ?

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What year was BU14 HTJ registered?

BU14 HTJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is BU14 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 HTJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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