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YC14 JBU

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,836 mi
Last recorded61,836 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 JBU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 61,836 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 56,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside/Nearside front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish/peel

Fail 25 Jul 2025 56,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside/Nearside front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish/peel

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 36,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 25,954 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 25,546 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 25,546 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 22,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading 3mm, bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 22,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up time of test (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading 3mm, bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 18,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 16,982 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,135 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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YC14 JBU is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YC14 JBU, 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 YC14 JBU registered?

YC14 JBU is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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