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CE13 VHC

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,505 mi
Last recorded130,505 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 VHC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 130,505 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 129,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 129,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 115,477 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 108,806 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 108,806 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 97,516 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 97,516 miles

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

Handbrake cable over adjusted

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 90,653 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake over adjusted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,017 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 79,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,579 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 64,579 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,680 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,075 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CE13 VHC is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CE13 VHC, 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 CE13 VHC registered?

CE13 VHC is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is CE13 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 VHC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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