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AU13 NHJ

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,996 mi
Last recorded35,996 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 NHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 35,996 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 34,979 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 32,273 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 29,840 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working.

Pass 13 Jan 2022 27,042 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 24,646 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 24,442 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 20,976 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 20,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 18,229 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 14,579 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 10,859 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 NHJ is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU13 NHJ?

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What year was AU13 NHJ registered?

AU13 NHJ is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is AU13 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 NHJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU13 NHJ have outstanding finance?

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