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CU14 KYY

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,688 mi
Last recorded50,688 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU14 KYY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 50,688 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2026 50,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 48,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 45,787 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 45,787 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 43,532 miles

nearside front drl not working

Fail 2 Mar 2023 43,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front drl not working

Pass 28 Feb 2022 42,017 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 40,632 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 1 Jun 2020 39,419 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge of tyre

Offside Front advise tyre wearing inner and outer edge of tyre

advise undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2020 39,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge of tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front advise tyre wearing inner and outer edge of tyre

advise undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,073 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 26,395 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 17,004 miles

x2 front tyres worn on inside edge .

Fail 1 Mar 2017 17,004 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

x2 front tyres worn on inside edge .

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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CU14 KYY is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU14 KYY, 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 CU14 KYY registered?

CU14 KYY is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is CU14 KYY safe to buy?

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