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AY63 YSW

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,567 mi
Last recorded54,567 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 YSW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 54,567 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,857 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))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 46,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,974 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 38,957 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 38,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,502 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 36,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,843 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,665 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 15,921 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 8,012 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 8,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YSW is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YSW, 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 YSW?

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What year was AY63 YSW registered?

AY63 YSW is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 November 2013.

Is AY63 YSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 YSW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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