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BU14 XJE

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,574 mi
Last recorded54,574 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 XJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 54,574 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 53,945 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 53,945 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 52,278 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 52,275 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 47,433 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 47,430 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 43,209 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2021 39,464 miles

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

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

wheel covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2021 39,464 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

wheel covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,017 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both-tyres edges feathering (5.2.3 (e))

osr brake slightly binding

rear tyres cracking

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 5 Mar 2019 31,814 miles

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

front tyres inner edges feathering

rear tyres cracking

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 7 Mar 2018 26,508 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cracking

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,725 miles

n/s wiper slightly smeary/ wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

n/s/r seat belt has wiring detached

rear tyres outer edge cracking

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 XJE is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

BU14 XJE is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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