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A23 TRL

2013 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,284 mi
Last recorded39,284 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 TRL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 39,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 29,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 17,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 15,821 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 14,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 13,068 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 12,031 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 9,911 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 8,556 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 7,129 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 5,478 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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A23 TRL is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 A23 TRL, 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 A23 TRL?

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What year was A23 TRL registered?

A23 TRL is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is A23 TRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 TRL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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