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AF13 TFY

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,181 mi
Last recorded65,181 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 TFY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 65,181 miles

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

front registration plate damaged

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges slightly

osf seat belt frayed

rear axle bushes deteriorated

stone chip in front screen

Pass 14 Jan 2025 62,238 miles

FRONT PLATE CRACKED, STILL READABLE

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 59,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs lipped

front number plate cracked

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2024 59,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front discs lipped

front number plate cracked

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2022 54,912 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW BORDERLINE PASS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

STONECHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 4 Jan 2022 50,749 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 48,749 miles

front pads getting low

front wipers smear screen

Pass 13 Jun 2019 43,160 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm but wearing badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3-4mm tread and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3-4mm tread and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,618 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,168 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 24,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower daytime running lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,535 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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AF13 TFY is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AF13 TFY, 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 AF13 TFY registered?

AF13 TFY is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is AF13 TFY safe to buy?

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