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AJ13 RNX

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,507 mi
Last recorded101,507 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 RNX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 101,507 miles

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected o/s/f brake disc back plate cover deteriorated. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 101,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower day running light inop.

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 24 Oct 2024 84,609 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 84,609 miles

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

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

Oil filter leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,242 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front day running light in op.

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear steel brake pipes to axle flexy s corroded & covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 50,032 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 50,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 34,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r steel brake pipe to flexy on elbow. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 24,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/rear steel pipe to flexy some corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 12,360 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 10,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 8,765 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 6,629 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 RNX is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc 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 RNX, 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 RNX registered?

AJ13 RNX is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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