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YS62 KVG

2013 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,199 mi
Last recorded61,199 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 KVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 61,199 miles

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

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

brakes require service

Pass 17 Apr 2025 60,255 miles

Nearside Front FOG LAMP INOPERATIVE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

STEERING TRACK CONTROL ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 2 May 2024 59,287 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 58,845 miles

Nearside Rear tailight lense damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 58,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tailight lense damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

abs brakes activate under normal braking

Pass 15 Jan 2023 54,850 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2023 54,850 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 51,447 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 49,265 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 47,029 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 38,915 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 38,915 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,119 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 28,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 19,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 19,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 14,329 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 14,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YS62 KVG 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 66.7%.

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 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 YS62 KVG, 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 YS62 KVG registered?

YS62 KVG is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 January 2013.

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