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A7 YAW

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,979 mi
Last recorded71,979 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 YAW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 71,979 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 65,044 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 57,697 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,148 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 46,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 46,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 45,098 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 45,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 40,779 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Mar 2018 37,074 miles

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2017 34,173 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,367 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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A7 YAW is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A7 YAW, 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

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What year was A7 YAW registered?

A7 YAW is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is A7 YAW safe to buy?

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