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YR14 SZE

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,952 mi
Last recorded71,952 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 SZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 71,952 miles

Central Stop lamp has segments not working

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 71,950 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp has segments not working

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 69,946 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 60,518 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2024 60,518 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2023 54,303 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2023 54,300 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 46,781 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 41,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 39,113 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2019 28,496 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 18,311 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 18,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,829 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 13,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SZE is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZE, 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 YR14 SZE registered?

YR14 SZE is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 April 2014.

Is YR14 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR14 SZE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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