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YK14 VJJ

2014 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,989 mi
Last recorded34,989 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK14 VJJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 34,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 34,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,195 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 26,195 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 14,516 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 14,510 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 14,099 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 12,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 9,181 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 9,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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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YK14 VJJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK14 VJJ, 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 YK14 VJJ registered?

YK14 VJJ is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is YK14 VJJ safe to buy?

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