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AK13 VLZ

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,753 mi
Last recorded14,753 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 VLZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 14,753 miles

Central Rear Dog Cover

Pass 16 May 2025 12,115 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 9,625 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 8,555 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 8,555 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 8,129 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 7,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 7,385 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 7,035 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 6,490 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 6,490 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 5,980 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 5,818 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 VLZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLZ, 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

How do I check the history of AK13 VLZ?

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What year was AK13 VLZ registered?

AK13 VLZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AK13 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 VLZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK13 VLZ have outstanding finance?

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