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YT14 BUA

2014 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,097 mi
Last recorded66,097 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT14 BUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 66,097 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear boot handle damaged

Rear wiper spilt

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 66,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear boot handle damaged

Rear wiper spilt

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 58,315 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 58,315 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 52,184 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 52,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 47,211 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 47,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 44,060 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 36,525 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 30,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 23,698 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,919 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 15,437 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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YT14 BUA is a 2014 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT14 BUA, 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 YT14 BUA registered?

YT14 BUA is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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