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AO13 BWZ

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,203 mi
Last recorded58,203 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 BWZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 58,203 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 52,892 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 47,793 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 44,236 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 37,871 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 34,209 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 27,554 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,792 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 20,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 17,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 16,925 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer 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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AO13 BWZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AO13 BWZ, 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 AO13 BWZ registered?

AO13 BWZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AO13 BWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 BWZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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