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AE13 UPL

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,347 mi
Last recorded65,347 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 UPL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 65,347 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 65,347 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 58,970 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 50,320 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 42,670 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 36,270 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 36,270 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 36,069 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 33,569 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 29,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 24,718 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 18,888 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,706 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 16,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AE13 UPL is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE13 UPL, 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 AE13 UPL?

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What year was AE13 UPL registered?

AE13 UPL is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is AE13 UPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 UPL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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