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YF14 XAM

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,825 mi
Last recorded79,825 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 XAM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 79,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 79,577 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 68,014 miles

Air bag 2 is switched off by key.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 56,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 56,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 47,201 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 47,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,986 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 38,215 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 26,882 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 22,534 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cracked on inner edge ()

Pass 9 May 2017 16,743 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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YF14 XAM is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF14 XAM, 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 YF14 XAM registered?

YF14 XAM is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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