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AY63 HZT

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,081 mi
Last recorded115,081 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 HZT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 115,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 110,537 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 108,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 106,062 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot lid opening button damaged

handbrake high

Fail 17 Oct 2023 106,062 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot lid opening button damaged

handbrake high

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 103,352 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,810 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,911 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 83,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,904 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 68,904 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,898 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,613 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 HZT is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HZT, 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 AY63 HZT registered?

AY63 HZT is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 October 2013.

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