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YS13 NZY

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,756 mi
Last recorded75,756 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 NZY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 75,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge "Stepping" (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 70,800 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 66,933 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 60,751 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,806 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 58,222 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 58,222 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 57,253 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,580 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,892 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YS13 NZY is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc 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 YS13 NZY, 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 YS13 NZY registered?

YS13 NZY is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is YS13 NZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS13 NZY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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