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YY13 BWL

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,111 mi
Last recorded42,111 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 BWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 42,111 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 35,660 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 30,006 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 25,230 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 24,183 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 24,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 22,802 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 21,528 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 21,528 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 20,078 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 17,875 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 15,640 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 11,922 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 11,922 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2016 10,834 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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YY13 BWL is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY13 BWL, 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 YY13 BWL registered?

YY13 BWL is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is YY13 BWL safe to buy?

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