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AY62 BZD

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,753 mi
Last recorded81,753 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 BZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 81,753 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front only half wheel arch liner present

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front no front wheel arch liner

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ends covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack arm loose ()

Fail 16 Feb 2026 81,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back at rear flexy CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front only half wheel arch liner present

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front no front wheel arch liner

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack arm loose ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 70,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front day time light not working

covers fitted obstructing view

front bumper & wheel arch liners damaged but secure

Fail 12 Feb 2025 70,864 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front day time light not working

covers fitted obstructing view

front bumper & wheel arch liners damaged but secure

Pass 23 Feb 2024 58,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 52,393 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 48,090 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,072 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 39,471 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 34,015 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 27,474 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 21,210 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 17,644 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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AY62 BZD 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 BZD, 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 BZD registered?

AY62 BZD is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 January 2013.

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