2014 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · SA14 EJL
2014 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 38,580 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA14 EJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 38,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA14 EJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Kia Picanto (SA14 EJL) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
SA14 EJL Mileage History
- 18/04/202429,326 mi
- 15/04/202534,409 mi+5,083 mi
- 15/04/202534,409 mi
- 10/04/202638,580 mi+4,171 mi
- 10/04/202638,580 mi
Average of roughly 4,681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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