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SW13EHG
2013 KIA PICANTO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 998cc
General Information
- Registration SW13EHG
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2013
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 998cc
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- Expires 07 Oct 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
11
Passes
4
Failures
73.33%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
8 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 41,201 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 38,243 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 38,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 36,725 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2024 6 Jun 202618 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 36,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 34,024 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 34,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 30,921 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
9 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 29,016 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 26,362 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & offside ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
3 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 26,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & offside ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
4 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 22,536 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 18,465 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2018 6 Jun 202612 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 15,906 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017 6 Jun 20263 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 15,591 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW13EHG was registered on 2013-05-30
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