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3-SBS-98

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,013 mi
Last recorded143,013 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3-SBS-98
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2021 143,013 miles

Offside 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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3-SBS-98 is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 38,919 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 3-SBS-98, 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 13 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3-SBS-98 registered?

3-SBS-98 is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is 3-SBS-98 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3-SBS-98 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 3-SBS-98 have outstanding finance?

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