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YT14 RFL

2014 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,152 mi
Last recorded104,152 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT14 RFL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 104,152 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 101,821 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 100,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 87,308 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 87,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,617 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 69,486 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 69,486 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,451 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 50,451 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,158 miles

Engine oil level very low

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O.s.f tyre has a cut on outer wall but not deep to reach the cords

Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 43,158 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine oil level very low

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O.s.f tyre has a cut on outer wall but not deep to reach the cords

Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,284 miles

Front front number plate dented

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 33,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RFL is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc 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 YT14 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

YT14 RFL is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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