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BX63 YFO

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,111 mi
Last recorded72,111 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 YFO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 72,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 40,943 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 40,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 29,170 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 26,460 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 23,976 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 13,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 21,946 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 21,946 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Aug 2020 21,946 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 20,119 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 17,456 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 14,613 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 11,103 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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BX63 YFO is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX63 YFO, 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 BX63 YFO registered?

BX63 YFO is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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