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BU14 HVZ

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,743 mi
Last recorded66,743 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 HVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 66,743 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 58,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,701 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 55,701 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 47,701 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 41,731 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 36,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 32,422 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 32,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 25,048 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 16,301 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 14,940 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 HVZ is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red 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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

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

Is BU14 HVZ safe to buy?

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