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AP13 FTX

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,802 mi
Last recorded55,802 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 FTX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 55,802 miles

Boot switch defective, opens boot intermittently

Both front DRL bulbs not working

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 55,802 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From backbox joint to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Boot switch defective, opens boot intermittently

Both front DRL bulbs not working

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 52,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 52,329 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 47,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 43,718 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 38,396 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 35,059 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 35,057 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 28,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 28,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 23,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 18,473 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 13,954 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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AP13 FTX is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP13 FTX, 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 AP13 FTX registered?

AP13 FTX is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is AP13 FTX safe to buy?

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