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YB14 VTA

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,072 mi
Last recorded98,072 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB14 VTA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 98,072 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 92,984 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Feb 2024 88,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,313 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,693 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 75,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various light corrosion to some brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,351 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 64,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,581 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,777 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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YB14 VTA is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB14 VTA, 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 YB14 VTA registered?

YB14 VTA is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2014.

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