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AU63 DFV

2013 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,032 mi
Last recorded93,032 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 DFV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 93,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 81,572 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 81,572 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 73,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 63,966 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 63,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,141 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 59,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 44,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 37,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear and offside front tyres getting low on inner edges. (165/60HR14)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,278 miles

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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AU63 DFV is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU63 DFV, 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 AU63 DFV registered?

AU63 DFV is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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