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AY13 OBO

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,321 mi
Last recorded27,321 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 OBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 27,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 26,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 25,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 23,776 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 21,563 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 21,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 18,209 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 16,568 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,543 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 12,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 10,544 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 10,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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AY13 OBO 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 AY13 OBO, 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

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What year was AY13 OBO registered?

AY13 OBO is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is AY13 OBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 OBO 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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