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BU64 HWJ

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,815 mi
Last recorded39,815 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU64 HWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 39,815 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 2 Aug 2024 37,029 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 35,309 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 35,304 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 32,855 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 32,845 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 23,094 miles

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

should investigate handbrake offside low reading

Pass 30 Jun 2020 16,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre X 2 ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 16,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre X 2 ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 11,808 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 11,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 7,290 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 7,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 5,939 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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BU64 HWJ 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 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 BU64 HWJ, 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 BU64 HWJ registered?

BU64 HWJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2014.

Is BU64 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU64 HWJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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