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AK13 LVU

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,994 mi
Last recorded106,994 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 LVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 106,994 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 99,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,458 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 91,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 85,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rubber Gromit - body (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 79,447 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rubber Gromit - body (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 70,370 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 63,381 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 54,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 46,600 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 38,726 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 33,071 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 33,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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 LVU is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

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

Is AK13 LVU safe to buy?

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