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AJ13 UPV

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,655 mi
Last recorded68,655 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 UPV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 68,655 miles

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 67,165 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 66,361 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 66,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexible hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexible hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front running lamp not working

Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 64,648 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 62,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 61,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,864 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 57,749 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 57,749 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2017 55,704 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,695 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 UPV is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

AJ13 UPV is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 August 2013.

Is AJ13 UPV safe to buy?

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