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AU13 NHV

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,468 mi
Last recorded46,468 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 NHV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 46,468 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front DRL not working (pre 2018)

Pass 18 Mar 2025 45,412 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working.

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 44,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,403 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front inner getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,332 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 39,332 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s rear tyre has a large split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 36,307 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 34,322 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 31,714 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 27,715 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 23,333 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 23,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,930 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 NHV is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White 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 NHV, 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 NHV registered?

AU13 NHV is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AU13 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 NHV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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