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AU63 MBY

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,234 mi
Last recorded84,234 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 MBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 84,234 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jun 2026 84,234 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both day running lights inop

Pass 6 Jun 2025 77,311 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 71,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively uneaven (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 67,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 62,368 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 62,367 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 57,594 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 54,286 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 49,211 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,511 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 38,277 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,288 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 33,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 MBY is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

AU63 MBY is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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