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AY63 HZS

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,016 mi
Last recorded48,016 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 HZS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 48,016 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

small chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2024 44,907 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

small chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2023 41,501 miles

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

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2022 37,671 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Nov 2022 37,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2021 33,994 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 31,476 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 27,950 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

front tyre treads cutting off on inside of tread pattern

Pass 1 Nov 2018 22,987 miles

front brake application slightly unbalanced

Pass 29 Aug 2017 16,855 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 13,760 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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AY63 HZS is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY63 HZS, 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

How do I check the history of AY63 HZS?

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What year was AY63 HZS registered?

AY63 HZS is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is AY63 HZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 HZS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY63 HZS have outstanding finance?

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