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BW14 YSE

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,394 mi
Last recorded90,394 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 YSE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 90,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 87,628 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 87,627 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,742 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,641 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 64,707 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre distorted tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 56,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre distorted tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,728 miles

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

Brake fluid reservoir cap feels loose.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,490 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,577 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 26,171 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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BW14 YSE is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red 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 YSE, 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 YSE registered?

BW14 YSE is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 August 2014.

Is BW14 YSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW14 YSE 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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