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YG14 LVR

2014 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,478 mi
Last recorded51,478 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 LVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 51,478 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))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 51,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 44,628 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 20 Mar 2024 33,938 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 33,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 27,649 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 27,641 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened subframe bent and damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 25,311 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 23,184 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 21,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 18,659 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 15,202 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 11,753 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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YG14 LVR is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 YG14 LVR, 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 YG14 LVR registered?

YG14 LVR is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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