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AP13 LBZ

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,813 mi
Last recorded104,813 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 LBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 104,813 miles

metal brake pipe corroding on o/s/

Fail 30 Apr 2026 104,811 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

metal brake pipe corroding on o/s/

Pass 2 May 2025 100,517 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perishing close to limit

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2024 96,387 miles

slight misshaped on n/s/r tyre tread pattern

Pass 24 Apr 2023 91,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 86,297 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,027 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 73,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,392 miles

both front daytime running lights inop

Fail 1 Jul 2019 63,391 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

both front daytime running lights inop

Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 39,808 miles

Front wipers smeary

Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,912 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 LBZ 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 78.6%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

AP13 LBZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 August 2013.

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