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BJ63 YAD

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,305 mi
Last recorded94,305 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 YAD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 94,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 87,641 miles

Both rear shocks soft

Nearside front wheel distorted

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Wipers poor

Fail 18 Jun 2025 87,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shocks soft

Nearside front wheel distorted

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Wipers poor

Pass 10 Jun 2024 76,933 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 76,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 58,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 50,044 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 42,123 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Jun 2020 38,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 33,422 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,853 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 24,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Oct 2017 24,798 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Oct 2016 17,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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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BJ63 YAD is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black 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 BJ63 YAD, 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 BJ63 YAD registered?

BJ63 YAD is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ63 YAD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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