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YE14 ALU

2014 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,053 mi
Last recorded35,053 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE14 ALU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 35,053 miles

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))

o/s/r caliper lever not returning fully

Fail 18 Sep 2025 35,053 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

o/s/r caliper lever not returning fully

Pass 16 Sep 2024 33,107 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 33,107 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 31,122 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 31,077 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 28,942 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 25,987 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 25,987 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 23,802 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 23,802 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 20,786 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 20,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 16,291 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 15,965 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,210 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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YE14 ALU is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YE14 ALU, 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

How do I check the history of YE14 ALU?

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What year was YE14 ALU registered?

YE14 ALU is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is YE14 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE14 ALU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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