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YY13 VDX

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,890 mi
Last recorded48,890 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 VDX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 48,890 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 44,768 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 39,520 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 35,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 29,680 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 24,094 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 24,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 20,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 19,104 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on outer edge

both sides front and rear brake pads unable to see

Pass 21 May 2018 15,738 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 12,373 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 8,782 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 VDX is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VDX, 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

How do I check the history of YY13 VDX?

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What year was YY13 VDX registered?

YY13 VDX is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is YY13 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY13 VDX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY13 VDX have outstanding finance?

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