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AU13 YOR

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,866 mi
Last recorded72,866 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 YOR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 72,866 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 67,932 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning And in poor condition (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside front fog light is inoperative

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 63,207 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 63,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 60,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 60,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,969 miles

Exhaust Front Flexi pipe casing loose but not leaking any gases

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 57,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Front Flexi pipe casing loose but not leaking any gases

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,965 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished

Fail 8 Oct 2020 52,965 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,389 miles

battery life weak

Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,869 miles

auxiliary belt perished

washers smell

Pass 20 Feb 2016 35,065 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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AU13 YOR is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU13 YOR, 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 AU13 YOR registered?

AU13 YOR is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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