2013 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · N25 PDB
2013 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 63,523 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N25 PDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 63,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N25 PDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Picanto (N25 PDB) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
N25 PDB Mileage History
- 06/09/202345,574 mi
- 06/09/202345,574 mi
- 23/08/202454,466 mi+8,892 mi
- 23/08/202454,468 mi+2 mi
- 12/09/202563,523 mi+9,055 mi
Average of roughly 8,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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