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CF13 GEK

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,363 mi
Last recorded74,363 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF13 GEK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 74,363 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 74,363 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

off side rear park brake has a low effort

Pass 2 Dec 2025 73,432 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 68,808 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 66,009 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 63,858 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 59,913 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2020 57,255 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 53,657 miles

Front brakes worn low, disc's lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front DRL inop

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear brakes worn low disc's lipped & scored

Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,433 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 38,137 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 27,030 miles

all 4 tyres worn low approx 2.5mm

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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CF13 GEK is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CF13 GEK, 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 CF13 GEK registered?

CF13 GEK is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is CF13 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF13 GEK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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