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YS13 SSJ

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,132 mi
Last recorded55,132 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 SSJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 55,132 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 55,132 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 49,719 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 44,322 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 44,322 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 40,657 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 33,525 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 28,835 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to steel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 28,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 26,395 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 26,181 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,661 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,078 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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YS13 SSJ 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 76.9%.

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 YS13 SSJ, 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 YS13 SSJ?

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What year was YS13 SSJ registered?

YS13 SSJ is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is YS13 SSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS13 SSJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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