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YR14 SYP

2014 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,220 mi
Last recorded107,220 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 SYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 107,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 88,690 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Join With Hose/Around Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 88,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Join With Hose/Around Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 72,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm + Worn on inner edge. Advise tyres and tracking. 165/60R14 75H. Sailun. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. 165/60R14 75H. Sailun. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime/Running light inop.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm + Worn on inner edge. 165/60R14 75H. Sailun. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 72,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb inop - 5W capless. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm + Worn on inner edge. Advise tyres and tracking. 165/60R14 75H. Sailun. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. 165/60R14 75H. Sailun. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime/Running light inop.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm + Worn on inner edge. 165/60R14 75H. Sailun. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 63,901 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 63,900 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 54,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 39,757 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 33,040 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 25,661 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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YR14 SYP is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYP, 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 YR14 SYP registered?

YR14 SYP is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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