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BV14 UCG

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,714 mi
Last recorded99,714 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 UCG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 99,714 miles

Clutch pedal stiff

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 92,119 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,846 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 86,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,633 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 73,769 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,146 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror damaged and loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 69,146 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror damaged and loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,661 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items Removed From Windscreen/Rear View Mirror Prior To Test And Put Back After Test ()

Nearside Front Day Time Running Lamp Inop

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip In OSF Centre Of Windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose O/S Mirror Unit Broken/Loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 52,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,152 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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BV14 UCG is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV14 UCG, 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 BV14 UCG registered?

BV14 UCG is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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