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YX14 ZYL

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,615 mi
Last recorded88,615 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX14 ZYL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 88,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2025 83,576 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 68,443 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 53,652 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 53,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 45,063 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 37,518 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 37,451 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 28,589 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 23,887 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 15,425 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 13,018 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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YX14 ZYL is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YX14 ZYL, 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 YX14 ZYL registered?

YX14 ZYL is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is YX14 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX14 ZYL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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