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BC57 RAC

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,807 mi
Last recorded47,807 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC57 RAC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 43,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 38,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perishing/cracking between treads. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perishing/cracking between treads. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 38,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Number of small cuts on inner edge down to cords. Size 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very little effort when operated. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perishing/cracking between treads. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perishing/cracking between treads. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 32,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 25,986 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres have some cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 20,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 17,964 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 12,122 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 5,678 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 4,572 miles

Nearside Front Sidewall damaged no cords

Nearside Rear Sidewall damaged no cords

Pass 20 Oct 2016 3,965 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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BC57 RAC is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 BC57 RAC, 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 BC57 RAC registered?

BC57 RAC is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 December 2013.

Is BC57 RAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC57 RAC 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.

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