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AK13 JVT

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,162 mi
Last recorded66,162 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 JVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 66,162 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 66,162 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 64,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,900 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 61,840 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 59,229 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 59,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 52,239 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,844 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 48,098 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,368 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 41,836 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 36,066 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,976 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre screw in tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 30,602 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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AK13 JVT is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK13 JVT, 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 AK13 JVT registered?

AK13 JVT is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is AK13 JVT safe to buy?

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