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CA14 VVJ

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,984 mi
Last recorded24,984 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA14 VVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 24,984 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 24,984 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 19,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 19,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 15,645 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 15,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 13,230 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 11,564 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2021 11,206 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 10,760 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 9,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 8,708 miles

rear bumper slight damage n/s /r

Pass 4 Jul 2017 7,102 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 VVJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black 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 CA14 VVJ, 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 CA14 VVJ registered?

CA14 VVJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 July 2014.

Is CA14 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA14 VVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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