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AU63 YCV

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,571 mi
Last recorded122,571 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 YCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 122,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes from flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damage.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 122,571 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes from flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damage.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 117,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside brake pipes from rear flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre just under 3mm tread depth left edge wear.

Offside Front Bumper damage.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Wiper rubber split.

Parking brake travel little reserve travel.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear brake pipes from flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 111,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wear.

Offside Front Bumper damaged.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside pipes from rear flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of nearside and offside pipes out to rear flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 111,364 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wear.

Offside Front Bumper damaged.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside pipes from rear flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of nearside and offside pipes out to rear flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 104,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 104,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure damaged (0.1 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,967 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,967 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,852 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 91,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Day time running light not working

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 72,378 miles

Nearside front day running light not working

Fail 24 Oct 2018 72,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside front day running light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 50,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 32,708 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 32,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 YCV is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YCV, 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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AU63 YCV is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2013.

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