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CU14 VUY

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,582 mi
Last recorded49,582 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU14 VUY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 49,582 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 49,579 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 40,210 miles

Rear advise the hand brake has little reserve travel the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Mar 2024 34,082 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 26,420 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 20,783 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 16,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. the front brakes have a large imbalance across the axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 16,850 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. the front brakes have a large imbalance across the axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 14,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 10,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 10,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 6,473 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2018 6,473 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2017 3,775 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 VUY is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc 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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

CU14 VUY is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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