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YL14 DUY

2014 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,408 mi
Last recorded128,408 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 DUY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 128,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 128,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 120,854 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 120,853 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 120,852 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 108,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 97,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 96,036 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 85,959 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 76,600 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 70,181 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 58,300 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,683 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,295 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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YL14 DUY is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YL14 DUY, 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 YL14 DUY registered?

YL14 DUY is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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The MOT history for YL14 DUY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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