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AU63 XJZ

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,835 mi
Last recorded44,835 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 XJZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 44,835 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 42,840 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Fail 17 Oct 2024 42,840 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 41,028 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 38,864 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 38,864 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 36,565 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 36,540 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 33,564 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 31,057 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 31,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 28,034 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 25,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 21,701 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 XJZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 AU63 XJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU63 XJZ?

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What year was AU63 XJZ registered?

AU63 XJZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 October 2013.

Is AU63 XJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 XJZ 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.

Does AU63 XJZ have outstanding finance?

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