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CF13 YFD

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,753 mi
Last recorded76,753 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF13 YFD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 76,753 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 76,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 72,791 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 67,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 62,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,577 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,096 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,817 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 45,349 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 45,349 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,607 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 37,607 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 30,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 21,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2mm depth (4.1.E.1)

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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CF13 YFD 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 78.6%.

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 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 CF13 YFD, 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 CF13 YFD registered?

CF13 YFD is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is CF13 YFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF13 YFD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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