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AJ62 NXV

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,554 mi
Last recorded42,554 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 NXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 42,554 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 40,833 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 38,904 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 38,900 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside driving lamp in/op

Pass 19 Jan 2023 36,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 34,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 32,492 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 31,016 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 27,935 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit 1.8mm - STRONG ADVICE

Offside Rear tyre close to limit - 2mm

Rear nearside and offside tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2018 24,562 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 20,503 miles

Front nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front tyre close to limit 2mm

Pass 8 Jan 2016 17,207 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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AJ62 NXV is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ62 NXV, 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 AJ62 NXV registered?

AJ62 NXV is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 January 2013.

Is AJ62 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 NXV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ62 NXV have outstanding finance?

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