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AU13 YZS

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,248 mi
Last recorded64,248 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 YZS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 64,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 61,319 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 55,635 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 49,456 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 49,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,880 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 39,778 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 35,649 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2019 30,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,140 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 17,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 10,336 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 10,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 YZS is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU13 YZS, 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

How do I check the history of AU13 YZS?

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What year was AU13 YZS registered?

AU13 YZS is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2013.

Is AU13 YZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 YZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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