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YX63 LMV

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,761 mi
Last recorded46,761 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX63 LMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 46,761 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 37,729 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 37,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 32,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre pressure at 20psi (Set to 33psi) (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (165/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring and pitting on disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre pressure only at 15psi (Set to 30psi) (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (165/60R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre pressure at 20psi (Set to 33psi) (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (165/65R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring and pitting on disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre pressure only at 15psi (Set to 30psi) (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (195/65R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level below minimum (Topped up by litre so emissions test can be carried out)

Pass 9 Sep 2022 28,143 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 23,306 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 23,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 20,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (165/60 R14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (165/60 R14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (165/60 R14) (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 3mm (165/60 R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 16,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 13,893 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 13,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 9,369 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 7,582 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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YX63 LMV is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc 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 YX63 LMV, 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 YX63 LMV registered?

YX63 LMV is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2013.

Is YX63 LMV safe to buy?

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