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CP13 DWJ

2013 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,540 mi
Last recorded68,540 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP13 DWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 68,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 54,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2.0mm,attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 54,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2.0mm,attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 42,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 41,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 30,518 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 30,518 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 20,535 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 19,162 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 14,093 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 14,093 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 11,889 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 9,252 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 7,161 miles

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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CP13 DWJ is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Green 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 CP13 DWJ, 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 CP13 DWJ registered?

CP13 DWJ is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 July 2013.

Is CP13 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP13 DWJ 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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