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YC14 UXL

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,103 mi
Last recorded66,103 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 UXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 66,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,719 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 49,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,962 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 35,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,184 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 25,127 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 18,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UXL is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC14 UXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC14 UXL registered?

YC14 UXL is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 April 2014.

Is YC14 UXL safe to buy?

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