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AV13 LVW

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,447 mi
Last recorded79,447 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 LVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 79,447 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 78,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,101 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 73,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 73,588 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 70,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 66,165 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 61,843 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 61,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 18%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 100 / 80 KgF

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and os rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,055 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,613 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 38,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,264 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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AV13 LVW is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV13 LVW, 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 AV13 LVW registered?

AV13 LVW is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 August 2013.

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