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AU13 TZH

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,999 mi
Last recorded48,999 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 TZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 48,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 45,722 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 43,391 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 40,880 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 39,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of N/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake lever on N/S/R calliper not returning to stop

Offside Front DRL not working

Fail 14 Feb 2022 39,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of N/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake lever on N/S/R calliper not returning to stop

Offside Front DRL not working

Pass 25 Feb 2021 37,260 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 35,006 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 30,569 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 26,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 21,414 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,498 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 16,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TZH is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 TZH, 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 TZH?

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What year was AU13 TZH registered?

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

Is AU13 TZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 TZH 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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