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ABB 1C

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,377 mi
Last recorded85,377 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABB 1C
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 75,546 miles

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 18 Dec 2023 66,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 56,995 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 56,995 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 47,165 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 47,163 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2020 42,192 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 35,339 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2018 29,380 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 25,437 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 18,871 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

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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ABB 1C is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ABB 1C, 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 ABB 1C registered?

ABB 1C is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2013.

Is ABB 1C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABB 1C shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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