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YS13 UYF

2013 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,406 mi
Last recorded96,406 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 UYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 96,406 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 96,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 93,313 miles

o/s front rim damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2024 93,313 miles

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

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

o/s front rim damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2024 93,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Day time running light not working

Offside Front Rim damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,249 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 88,249 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 84,882 miles

NSF tyre damaged

NSF wheel damaged

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 82,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 82,238 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

Pass 23 Oct 2019 74,540 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 74,540 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 66,445 miles

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

both wiper blades deteriorated.

nearside day running lamp not working

Fail 3 Oct 2018 66,443 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both wiper blades deteriorated.

nearside day running lamp not working

Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,657 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak lower sump

Fail 20 Jun 2016 51,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak lower sump

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 UYF is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YS13 UYF, 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 YS13 UYF registered?

YS13 UYF is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 August 2013.

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