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AK13 KUV

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,354 mi
Last recorded81,354 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 KUV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 81,354 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 74,419 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 66,581 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS HAVE APPROX 4-5MM LEFT

REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 9 May 2023 58,910 miles

nsr tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2022 51,749 miles

TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKING IN TREAD SLIGHTLY

Pass 11 May 2021 46,252 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 43,198 miles

front screen chipped

Fail 15 May 2020 43,198 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front screen chipped

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 May 2019 37,156 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 30,510 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2017 24,022 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 23,864 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2016 17,479 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 17,479 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 KUV is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 KUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK13 KUV registered?

AK13 KUV is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 May 2013.

Is AK13 KUV safe to buy?

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