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AJ62 SFE

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,598 mi
Last recorded67,598 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 SFE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 67,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 65,064 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 62,349 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 62,349 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

N/S/F DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 52,787 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 44,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder moved from swept area ()

Fail 11 Feb 2022 44,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder moved from swept area ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 37,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drl light not working

Fail 9 Feb 2021 37,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front drl light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2020 33,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside day time light not working

Fail 30 Jan 2020 33,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread, 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside day time light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,356 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 28,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 21,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front tyre treads getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2017 14,279 miles

small cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2016 11,578 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 SFE is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ62 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

AJ62 SFE is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 February 2013.

Is AJ62 SFE safe to buy?

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