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AK63 KSF

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,551 mi
Last recorded64,551 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 KSF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 64,551 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 64,551 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 62,248 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 60,030 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 55,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 55,659 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 49,678 miles

o/s park brake low ,,, will need attention

tyres deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2021 43,447 miles

tyres deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,275 miles

front brakes worn ,,, will need checking

o/s park brake lower than n/s

Pass 27 Jul 2019 36,690 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 27 Jul 2019 36,690 miles

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

front tyres worn

Pass 28 Jul 2018 31,988 miles

o/s park brake lower than n/s

rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,585 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 27,585 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AK63 KSF is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK63 KSF, 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 AK63 KSF registered?

AK63 KSF is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is AK63 KSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK63 KSF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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