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A21 TLC

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,307 mi
Last recorded45,307 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 TLC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 45,307 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 40,436 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 33,664 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing near wear bars 165/60/17 75h

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 29,029 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 25,900 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,863 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,346 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 22,363 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 20,882 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished & cracking on the sidewall to tread area of the tyre.Also wearing thin on the outer edge of the tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,555 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 TLC is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests 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 A21 TLC, 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

How do I check the history of A21 TLC?

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What year was A21 TLC registered?

A21 TLC is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is A21 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 TLC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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