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2014 KIA PICANTO1.0L Petrol

J23 SAU

Vehicle Insight Summary

2014 KIA PICANTO — Petrol, 998cc. This vehicle has 70,845 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 11/07/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2014
Engine
998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Kia Picanto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 June 2025 at 70,845 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 11 July 2024 at 67,999 miles confirms no outstanding advisories have accumulated across the visible history. Recorded mileage sits low for a 2014 registration, totalling 70,845 miles or roughly 5,900 per year. The test on 7 July 2023 at 60,726 miles and the next on 11 July 2024 at 67,999 miles show about 7,270 miles covered in that year, a modest rise over the annual average but no abrupt accumulation. The DVSA entries are sparse and clean aside from two same-day failures in 2023 and 2024 that list no defects, implying administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the risk that twelve years of low use included long stationary periods. The repeated same-day fail-then-pass cycles on 7 July 2023 and 10 to 11 July 2024 with no defects logged suggest clerical re-entry rather than owner neglect, but confirm the V5C and test certificates match the mileage chain. Check underneath for corrosion to structural members and examine exhaust emissions during a cold start. The clean advisory record offers no warning of impending consumable wear, yet tyres, wiper blades, and fluid condition warrant verification before purchase given the sparse historical commentary.

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Free vehicle health score

48
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 12 Jun 2026, 01:00
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Kia Picanto (J23 SAU) from 2014 show a total of 5 MOT tests between July 2023 and June 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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