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A21 AEK

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,434 mi
Last recorded59,434 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 AEK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 59,434 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 55,466 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 52,060 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,488 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 43,311 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 39,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 36,392 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 36,392 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 30,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 26,174 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 22,387 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 20,483 miles

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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A21 AEK is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A21 AEK, 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 A21 AEK registered?

A21 AEK is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2013.

Is A21 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 AEK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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