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A14 VRP

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,458 mi
Last recorded61,458 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 VRP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 61,458 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 59,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear wiper torn

Pass 21 Sep 2023 56,866 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 56,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (165/61/14 75H) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 54,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (worn edges )165/60/14h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14h (wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 54,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (worn edges )165/60/14h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14h (wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,563 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 49,700 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 49,700 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 45,382 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 36,122 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 28,943 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 18,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A14 VRP is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A14 VRP, 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.

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What year was A14 VRP registered?

A14 VRP is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is A14 VRP safe to buy?

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