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AK13 LVZ

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,126 mi
Last recorded79,126 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 LVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 79,126 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,567 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 47,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 29,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 165/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2016 12,574 miles

nearside front tyre low on edges

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

offside front tyre low on edges

Fail 14 Jun 2016 12,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre low on edges

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

offside front tyre low on edges

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 LVZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

AK13 LVZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is AK13 LVZ safe to buy?

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