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BW14 EKY

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,866 mi
Last recorded79,866 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 EKY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,866 miles

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

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 79,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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 4 Apr 2025 75,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 70,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,008 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 46,636 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 46,636 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,772 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 28,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm

Pass 1 Aug 2018 23,372 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,192 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall damage present not showing cords (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 EKY is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black 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 BW14 EKY, 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 EKY registered?

BW14 EKY is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 August 2014.

Is BW14 EKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW14 EKY 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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