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AJ13 ESU

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,779 mi
Last recorded46,779 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 ESU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 46,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 44,655 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 43,063 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Rear brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 May 2023 40,806 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 20 Jun 2022 36,421 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Jun 2021 33,366 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Jun 2020 31,165 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several deep cuts to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several deep cuts to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2018 20,657 miles

offside rear disc corroded

passenger front wiper blade split on end

Pass 12 Jun 2017 17,994 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,664 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

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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AJ13 ESU is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AJ13 ESU, 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 AJ13 ESU registered?

AJ13 ESU is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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