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2013 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · SW13 AMK

SW13 AMK

2013 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2013. Recorded mileage 84,429 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
KIA PICANTO
Year / Origin
2013 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
84,429 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2013
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The latest MOT test conducted on 15 May 2025 at 77,692 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects following an initial failure on the same day. This suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues immediately to maintain legal compliance. Since the pass in May 2024, the car has maintained a clean record without advisories, indicating a consistent level of upkeep over the last year. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 77,692 miles represents a low-average average of approximately 6,000 miles. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between May 2023 and 2024, and another 6,700 miles between May 2024 and 2025. This low mileage typically results in less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it increases the likelihood of age-related degradation in rubber seals and fluid components due to periods of stationary operation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific components that triggered the failures in 2023 and 2025. While the record does not list the specific faults, recurring failures followed by immediate passes often involve items such as light bulbs, wipers, or minor fluid leaks. Given the vehicle's age, a close look at the underside for structural corrosion on the sills and the condition of the suspension bushes is essential, as these parts perish and crack over time regardless of low mileage.
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SW13 AMK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
  • 84,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SW13 AMK Mileage History

  1. 20/05/202470,966 mi
  2. 15/05/202577,692 mi+6,726 mi
  3. 15/05/202577,692 mi
  4. 14/05/202684,428 mi+6,736 mi
  5. 14/05/202684,429 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 6,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SW13 AMK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 12:53
MOT Analysis

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 (SW13 AMK) between May 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 May 2026 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 (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.

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