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CE13 ZXA

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,355 mi
Last recorded35,355 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 ZXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 35,355 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 34,262 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 31,596 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 29,787 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 27,414 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 24 Feb 2021 25,619 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 13 Feb 2020 24,861 miles

nearside front tyre wearingon edge

Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,249 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 21,277 miles

offside front flexy brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 6 Mar 2018 21,271 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front flexy brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2017 19,142 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 19,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,177 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 17,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZXA is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc 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 CE13 ZXA, 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 CE13 ZXA?

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What year was CE13 ZXA registered?

CE13 ZXA is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is CE13 ZXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 ZXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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