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AO62 VFC

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,022 mi
Last recorded59,022 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VFC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 59,022 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2025 57,293 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 57,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 52,978 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 48,757 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 44,087 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 44,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 41,157 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 41,153 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,088 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 32,357 miles

Nearside Rear tire is weathered, cracking, advise replacement soon

Offside Rear tire is weathered, cracking, advise replacement soon

oil leak around gearbox area, advise

unable to fully see or measure brake pad wear, advise

Pass 20 Oct 2017 26,715 miles

unable to fully see or measure brake pad wear

Fail 20 Oct 2017 26,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

unable to fully see or measure brake pad wear

Pass 2 Nov 2016 24,386 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,242 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 VFC is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO62 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

AO62 VFC is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 January 2013.

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