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CA14 GMG

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,116 mi
Last recorded96,116 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA14 GMG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 96,116 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front flexible exhaust section deteriorated.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear bumper damaged.

Passenger door damaged.

Fail 21 Aug 2025 96,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Engine oil below minimum when checked prior to emissions test, 1.5 litres added.

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front flexible exhaust section deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front DRL not working.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear bumper damaged.

Offside Rear unable to fully check wheel bearing due to brake binding.

Passenger door damaged.

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 85,396 miles

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

Offside Rear rear bumber split panel rear drivers side

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 85,396 miles

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

Offside Rear rear bumber split panel rear drivers side

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning nsf side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 73,980 miles

(engine oil low )

Pass 18 Aug 2022 64,174 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 64,173 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,961 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 53,961 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,985 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 45,985 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 36,968 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 27,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 18,681 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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CA14 GMG is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CA14 GMG, 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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CA14 GMG is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2014.

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