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C17 STP

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,066 mi
Last recorded95,066 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 STP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 95,066 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 95,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 85,675 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 75,849 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 65,782 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr metal pipes signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 55,783 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 46,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 35,606 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 35,526 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 72,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 26,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 19,789 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 19,789 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 19,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 19,752 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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C17 STP is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C17 STP, 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 C17 STP registered?

C17 STP is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 February 2013.

Is C17 STP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 STP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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