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AO13 WLX

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,551 mi
Last recorded55,551 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 WLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 55,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier wrong battery type fitted to vehicle, cable tied in place (recommend correct battery fitment) (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked almost to extent of ply/cords becoming visible (recommend replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

boot full

Fail 1 Jul 2026 55,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement mechanism for parking brake on calliper stuck, cable stuck in position (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake mechanism on calliper stuck (1.1.15 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier wrong battery type fitted to vehicle, cable tied in place (recommend correct battery fitment) (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake shows little to no effort (requires attention)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked almost to extent of ply/cords becoming visible (recommend replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

boot full

parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Jul 2025 52,485 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier wrong battery fitted, battery cable tied in place (recommend correct battery to be fitted) (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front daytime running (DRL) lamp not working

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 7 Jul 2023 45,743 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 45,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 40,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wipers streaking / smearing

Fail 15 Jul 2022 40,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 6 Aug 2021 35,195 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod ball joint cover slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,556 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 26,588 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 26,588 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 26,280 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,486 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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AO13 WLX is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

AO13 WLX is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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