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AV63 VKL

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,601 mi
Last recorded39,601 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV63 VKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 39,601 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 35,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 30,925 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 30,925 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 29,812 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 29,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 29,478 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 27,255 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 24,406 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 21,044 miles

Nearside Front fog / daytime running lamp unit broken away from fixings.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 21,043 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front fog / daytime running lamp unit broken away from fixings.

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 17,811 miles

Nearside Front tyre, has deep cuts to the outer sidewall but cord not exposed.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 17,811 miles

Nearside Front tyre, has deep cuts to the outer sidewall but cord not exposed.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate taped over. (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate taped over. (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 14,646 miles

Offside Front tyre, worn on inside and outside edges.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 14,646 miles

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

Offside Front tyre, worn on inside and outside edges.

Offside 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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AV63 VKL is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV63 VKL, 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 AV63 VKL registered?

AV63 VKL is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 December 2013.

Is AV63 VKL safe to buy?

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