2014 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · YL14 HVC
2014 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 2014. Recorded mileage 74,555 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL14 HVC Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 74,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL14 HVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Kia Picanto (YL14 HVC) between August 2017 and December 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
YL14 HVC Mileage History
- 02/08/201716,244 mi
- 09/04/201820,774 mi+4,530 mi
- 08/04/201929,272 mi+8,498 mi
- 08/09/202040,607 mi+11,335 mi
- 10/09/202153,906 mi+13,299 mi
- 23/08/202266,140 mi+12,234 mi
- 26/08/202266,164 mi+24 mi
- 29/12/202369,057 mi+2,893 mi
- 18/12/202472,448 mi+3,391 mi
- 29/12/202574,535 mi+2,087 mi
- 30/12/202574,555 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 6,933 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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