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BW14 XPK

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,307 mi
Last recorded90,307 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 XPK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 90,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake just passed efficiency,poss requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2.close to limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 90,305 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear parking brake just passed efficiency,poss requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2.close to limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 81,219 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 81,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 74,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 74,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,157 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 58,820 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 50,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 41,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 33,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,331 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 16,360 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XPK is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BW14 XPK, 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 XPK registered?

BW14 XPK is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 August 2014.

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