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AO09 JAM

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,823 mi
Last recorded52,823 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 JAM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 52,823 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 51,904 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 51,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 49,844 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 48,548 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 47,226 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 42,471 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 36,214 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 36,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 28,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 28,383 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 19,721 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,086 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted.

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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AO09 JAM is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO09 JAM, 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 AO09 JAM registered?

AO09 JAM is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is AO09 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 JAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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