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AV63 VZJ

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,714 mi
Last recorded38,714 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV63 VZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 38,714 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 35,350 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 31,835 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 29,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 29,135 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 29,133 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 28,996 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 28,905 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 28,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 28,376 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 21,860 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 21,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted during test. (1.8)

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 VZJ is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZJ, 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

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What year was AV63 VZJ registered?

AV63 VZJ is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is AV63 VZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV63 VZJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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