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AO13 UPJ

2013 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,858 mi
Last recorded73,858 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 UPJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 73,858 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 73,853 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2025 67,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 59,479 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 51,318 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and becoming worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 43,830 miles

both front tyres perishing around side walls

Fail 15 Jul 2022 43,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres perishing around side walls

Pass 16 Jul 2021 38,602 miles

1/ n/s hand brake low

Pass 13 Jul 2020 37,316 miles

Off side front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 17 Jul 2019 34,738 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing thin edges of tread

Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,686 miles

1/ o/s wiper blade becoming perished

2/ n/s daytime running light n/w

Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,399 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,109 miles

Both front tyres wearing 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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AO13 UPJ is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Green 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 AO13 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

AO13 UPJ is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 July 2013.

Is AO13 UPJ safe to buy?

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