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AY13 BWA

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,674 mi
Last recorded37,674 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 BWA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 37,674 miles

Front Wiper blades split + worn

Nearside Front Washer jet not working

Pass 1 Oct 2024 35,853 miles

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

Offside Front Running light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2023 33,954 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 31,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 28,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 25,650 miles

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

Front wiper blades split + worn

Nearside Front Running light inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 22,632 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 17,378 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 12,739 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 8,045 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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AY13 BWA is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY13 BWA, 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 AY13 BWA registered?

AY13 BWA is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is AY13 BWA safe to buy?

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