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CE13 ZXS

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,458 mi
Last recorded71,458 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 ZXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 71,458 miles

Front arm bushes perished/cracked

Front suspension and subframe components corroded

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper pulled forward off home position Handbrake long travel

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension and axle components corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2026 71,458 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front arm bushes perished/cracked

Front suspension and subframe components corroded

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper pulled forward off home position Handbrake long travel

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension and axle components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 63,918 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 63,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 60,419 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 58,265 miles

rear discs are worn

slight judder from nearside front brake

Pass 28 Jun 2022 54,919 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,050 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 52,050 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 49,990 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 49,989 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 44,205 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 44,205 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 37,221 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 28,373 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both frear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 17,519 miles

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 ZXS is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

CE13 ZXS is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is CE13 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 ZXS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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