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YS14 NPY

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,460 mi
Last recorded101,460 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS14 NPY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 101,460 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2024 93,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 85,189 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 76,204 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 66,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 59,537 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,879 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 49,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 37,716 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 25,892 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 NPY is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPY, 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 NPY registered?

YS14 NPY is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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