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BD13 DFK

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,018 mi
Last recorded61,018 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 DFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 61,018 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 61,018 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 53,754 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 46,092 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 46,090 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 40,688 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 40,688 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 34,044 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,581 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 25,954 miles

both rear tyres are worn

Pass 16 Aug 2018 21,719 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 17,209 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 13,466 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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BD13 DFK is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BD13 DFK, 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 BD13 DFK registered?

BD13 DFK is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is BD13 DFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 DFK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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