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YX13 OTL

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,827 mi
Last recorded123,827 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 OTL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 123,827 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2026 123,786 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 116,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,738 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 101,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going from front to rear has corrsion on and also covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower oil filter corroded heavily

Front both front wheels binding slightly

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test and from central upper mirror

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on 1 part and covered in grease on other parts (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear has grease covered over the ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills corroded nsr and osr (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper chassis legs from axle going to very rear either side has corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 101,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going from front to rear has corrsion on and also covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower oil filter corroded heavily

Front both front wheels binding slightly

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test and from central upper mirror

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on 1 part and covered in grease on other parts (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear has grease covered over the ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills corroded nsr and osr (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper chassis legs from axle going to very rear either side has corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,311 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,887 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2019 91,089 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 88,632 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 80,917 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,030 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,788 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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YX13 OTL is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YX13 OTL, 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 YX13 OTL registered?

YX13 OTL is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is YX13 OTL safe to buy?

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