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YT13 URW

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,322 mi
Last recorded96,322 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 URW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 96,322 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 96,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 87,843 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 87,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear edge wear

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 83,488 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,227 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 75,393 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 75,393 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 65,850 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,065 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 59,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,976 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,831 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 29,831 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,215 miles

child seat fitted in rear,unable to test seat belt

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 URW 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 68.8%.

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 YT13 URW, 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 URW registered?

YT13 URW is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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