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AO62 VEW

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,538 mi
Last recorded45,538 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VEW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 45,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 43,799 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 42,502 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 40,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 38,825 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 36,466 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 34,722 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 32,703 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,364 miles

Both front tyres heavy wear at shoulders and perished at shoulders.

NSR tyre slightly perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to limit and perished . (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,277 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 26,699 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 26,699 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 26,549 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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AO62 VEW is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red 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 AO62 VEW, 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 AO62 VEW registered?

AO62 VEW is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 January 2013.

Is AO62 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 VEW 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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