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YE14 XZA

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,801 mi
Last recorded66,801 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE14 XZA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 66,801 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 62,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 62,241 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 56,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 50,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 50,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 46,533 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 46,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,054 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 40,700 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 38,405 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 35,540 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 35,540 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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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YE14 XZA is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc 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 YE14 XZA, 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 YE14 XZA registered?

YE14 XZA is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 May 2014.

Is YE14 XZA safe to buy?

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