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BV14 URC

2014 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,086 mi
Last recorded18,086 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 URC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 18,086 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 18,086 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 16,420 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 14,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 9,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 7,943 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 7,032 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 7,032 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 6,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 6,103 miles

All tyre's badly perished & cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2018 5,181 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 4,450 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 URC is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc 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 BV14 URC, 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 URC registered?

BV14 URC is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is BV14 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV14 URC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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