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AU13 NFR

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,886 mi
Last recorded109,886 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 NFR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 109,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 104,354 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 89,574 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 89,574 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 73,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and Offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 73,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and Offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 59,375 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 53,433 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2020 52,832 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2018 37,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,057 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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AU13 NFR is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AU13 NFR, 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 AU13 NFR registered?

AU13 NFR is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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