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AO13 XYL

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,121 mi
Last recorded82,121 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 XYL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 82,121 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 82,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 79,605 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 79,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front inner tie rod excessively corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear inner tie rod excessively corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 76,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 65,347 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 54,460 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 54,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 47,207 miles

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,982 miles

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

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))

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,307 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,849 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 21,467 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,132 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 XYL is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red 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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

AO13 XYL is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is AO13 XYL safe to buy?

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