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BW14 EKL

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,560 mi
Last recorded54,560 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 EKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 54,560 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 47,604 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 47,603 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 41,060 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 40,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing 165/60/14. Tyre pressure low and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 39,420 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 38,583 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 37,385 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 35,533 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 35,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BW14 EKL is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 35,216 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BW14 EKL, 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 BW14 EKL registered?

BW14 EKL is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2014.

Is BW14 EKL safe to buy?

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