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CU14 VTK

2014 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,328 mi
Last recorded74,328 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU14 VTK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 74,328 miles

under side inc rear axle ex rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2025 72,889 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 72,888 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 66,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 48,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 48,769 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,832 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 33,832 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 11,902 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 29 Sep 2021 11,901 miles

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 29 Jan 2021 11,738 miles

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

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

advise light corrosion front subframe, rear axle, front & rear suspension components, front & rear calipers

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2019 10,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2018 8,773 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 7,072 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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CU14 VTK is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

CU14 VTK is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 April 2014.

Is CU14 VTK safe to buy?

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