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BT63 YBZ

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,451 mi
Last recorded69,451 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT63 YBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 69,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 62,706 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords couple of cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 62,705 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords couple of cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 55,123 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 48,017 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 41,053 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 41,053 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,963 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 32,963 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to 1mm. Replaced with new. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 24,530 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 24,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Nov 2019 24,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 14,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing thin on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2018 13,898 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 11,022 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 8,409 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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BT63 YBZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT63 YBZ, 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 BT63 YBZ registered?

BT63 YBZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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