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YG14 XES

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,126 mi
Last recorded67,126 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 XES
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 67,126 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 61,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm tread 165 / 60 r 14 75 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is worn on the edges

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 61,620 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm tread 165 / 60 r 14 75 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is worn on the edges

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 55,564 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 55,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 48,698 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 43,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1656014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 37,284 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive nsf inner driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 37,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive nsf inner driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 35,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge heavily (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,400 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 29,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 60 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm also has puncture (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,779 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 XES is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XES, 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 XES registered?

YG14 XES is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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