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YT13 DFE

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,212 mi
Last recorded70,212 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 DFE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 70,212 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 63,779 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 58,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 54,515 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,318 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,052 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 48,052 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 47,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 47,255 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,992 miles

Front wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,859 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,986 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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YT13 DFE is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YT13 DFE, 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 YT13 DFE registered?

YT13 DFE is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is YT13 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT13 DFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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