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CN63 VRL

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,886 mi
Last recorded50,886 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN63 VRL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 50,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also noted service and parking brake efforts reduced (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 50,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also noted service and parking brake efforts reduced (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 48,437 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also noted, offside parking brake slightly reduced (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 45,965 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm and has nail in outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside parking brake effort reduced

Pass 4 Aug 2023 42,700 miles

nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2023 42,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2022 39,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2022 39,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2021 37,174 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2.5 - 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on outer edge - 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,492 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 31,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 28,136 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 23,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 16,982 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 16,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nail in tyre also (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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CN63 VRL is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CN63 VRL, 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 CN63 VRL registered?

CN63 VRL is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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