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AO13 MHE

2013 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,874 mi
Last recorded52,874 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 MHE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 52,874 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 50,648 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s DTRL not working

o/s park brake effort low

wipers deteriorating, smearing

Fail 31 Oct 2024 50,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s DTRL not working

o/s park brake effort low

wipers deteriorating, smearing

Pass 7 Nov 2023 48,660 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 48,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 44,075 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 41,723 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 39,409 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2019 36,237 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 36,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 31,980 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 27,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging objects placed in centre console ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 MHE is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO13 MHE, 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 AO13 MHE registered?

AO13 MHE is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is AO13 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 MHE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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