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BX14 XSP

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,893 mi
Last recorded73,893 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX14 XSP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 73,893 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 73,888 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction large oversized mascots hanging from rear view mirror and phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 71,949 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 69,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 66,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 66,546 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,859 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 52,577 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 52,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 37,131 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 13,991 miles

Front both tyres worn on the edges

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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BX14 XSP is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red 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 BX14 XSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX14 XSP registered?

BX14 XSP is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is BX14 XSP safe to buy?

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