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YS62 KVU

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,562 mi
Last recorded96,562 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 KVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 96,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 92,004 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 88,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 88,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 82,912 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2021 74,111 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,122 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 66,880 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 9 Feb 2019 58,679 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2018 50,588 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,740 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,482 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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YS62 KVU is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 YS62 KVU, 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 YS62 KVU registered?

YS62 KVU is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 January 2013.

Is YS62 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 KVU 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.

Does YS62 KVU have outstanding finance?

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