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YB63 YKV

2014 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,863 mi
Last recorded27,863 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB63 YKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 27,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn advise removal of wheels to gain better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front day time running light inoperative

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise removal of wheels for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper arm spring no tension

Pass 31 Dec 2024 25,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.0mm at lowest point, wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.3mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.3mm at lowest point, wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.6mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 25,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.0mm at lowest point, wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.3mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.3mm at lowest point, wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.6mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 24,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 24,561 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 22,181 miles

Front nsf/osf tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2021 19,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 16,495 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 14,393 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 11,925 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 10,882 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 8,742 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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YB63 YKV is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB63 YKV, 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 YB63 YKV registered?

YB63 YKV is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 January 2014.

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