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YL14 VKR

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,214 mi
Last recorded38,214 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 VKR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 38,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 38,214 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 36,430 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low 165/60 R14 75T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 36,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low 165/60 R14 75T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 32,881 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 31,618 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 28,761 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 28,761 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 25,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 22,664 miles

Nearside Rear cracking age related

Offside Rear cracking age related

Pass 25 Aug 2018 18,457 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 14,703 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 14,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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YL14 VKR is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL14 VKR registered?

YL14 VKR is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 August 2014.

Is YL14 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL14 VKR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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