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AJ13 ETV

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,829 mi
Last recorded90,829 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 ETV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 90,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of both main front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 90,825 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of both main front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,008 miles

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2023 85,141 miles

high level of under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,695 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,731 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 62,009 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 62,009 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,927 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 33,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split/smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,786 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,016 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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AJ13 ETV 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 76.9%.

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 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 AJ13 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

AJ13 ETV is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 July 2013.

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The MOT history for AJ13 ETV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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