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AY62 BTV

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,871 mi
Last recorded46,871 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 BTV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 46,871 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 37,948 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 31,820 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 29,497 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 28,011 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 26,667 miles

intermittent fault with main beam switch sticking on

Pass 4 Feb 2019 20,579 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 16,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 9,554 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 8,082 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 7,862 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 7,862 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

head light swich slightly lose

Fail 15 Sep 2015 7,862 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dipped switch (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort and offside rear (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AY62 BTV is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AY62 BTV, 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 AY62 BTV registered?

AY62 BTV is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 January 2013.

Is AY62 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 BTV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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