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YG14 UBL

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,707 mi
Last recorded62,707 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 UBL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 62,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 62,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources in bumper (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 58,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,536 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Mar 2022 40,946 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 34,590 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 34,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,499 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 31,496 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 26,963 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 26,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,804 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,935 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 UBL is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

YG14 UBL is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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