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AK13 YAU

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,433 mi
Last recorded56,433 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 YAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 56,433 miles

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 52,437 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 50,866 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 48,225 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 45,819 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 45,815 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lights (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (4.3.3 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 45,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,965 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to part of braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 38,965 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to part of braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 36,242 miles

emission only just met

Pass 12 Jan 2018 32,851 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 32,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 27,234 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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AK13 YAU 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 69.2%.

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 AK13 YAU, 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 AK13 YAU registered?

AK13 YAU is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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