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YT13 URU

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,323 mi
Last recorded76,323 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 URU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 76,323 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 72,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 68,027 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 62,725 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 55,864 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 50,440 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 50,440 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 48,780 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,225 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,507 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 37,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,939 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 35,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,940 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,193 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 URU is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 URU, 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 YT13 URU registered?

YT13 URU is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is YT13 URU safe to buy?

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