2013 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · RV13 VKR
2013 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 71,417 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV13 VKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2023
- 71,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV13 VKR 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 (RV13 VKR) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2023 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
RV13 VKR Mileage History
- 27/10/202145,054 mi
- 27/10/202145,054 mi
- 24/10/202256,971 mi+11,917 mi
- 05/11/202257,043 mi+72 mi
- 13/11/202371,417 mi+14,374 mi
Average of roughly 12,890 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: Below Average
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