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YS14 HTU

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,459 mi
Last recorded93,459 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS14 HTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 93,459 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 93,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to legal limit wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid turned a dark colour

Fail 4 Jul 2022 91,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (incorrectly fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to legal limit wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid turned a dark colour

Pass 21 Jul 2021 87,186 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 77,925 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,811 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 65,811 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,345 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 39,244 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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YS14 HTU is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS14 HTU, 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 YS14 HTU registered?

YS14 HTU is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2014.

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