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AU13 PVF

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,177 mi
Last recorded68,177 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 PVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 68,177 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 66,322 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 63,707 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 60,644 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,537 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 53,136 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 53,136 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,024 miles

Offside Front DRL inop

Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,126 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,395 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 22,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 PVF 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 PVF, 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 PVF registered?

AU13 PVF is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is AU13 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 PVF 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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