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YY14 VWP

2014 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,392 mi
Last recorded52,392 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Picanto35,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 VWP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 52,392 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 52,230 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 4.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 50,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 47,431 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 47,396 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 45,107 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 42,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 40,330 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,673 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 30,127 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 23,425 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 18,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YY14 VWP is a 2014 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY14 VWP, 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 YY14 VWP registered?

YY14 VWP is a 2014 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 June 2014.

Is YY14 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY14 VWP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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