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YR14 EUZ

2014 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,682 mi
Last recorded49,682 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 EUZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 49,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted ... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted ... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted ... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 48,259 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted .. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted .. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted .. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed .... (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 48,223 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted .. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted .. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted .. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed .... (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 45,937 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexible section worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd yr (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 41,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible section worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside drl not working outside date range for mot

Fail 2 May 2023 41,773 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible section worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside drl not working outside date range for mot

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2nd yr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 38,962 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Fail 10 May 2022 38,961 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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 16 Feb 2021 35,534 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 31,197 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 26,224 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 21,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,738 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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YR14 EUZ is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YR14 EUZ, 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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YR14 EUZ is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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