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BD13 URS

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,180 mi
Last recorded133,180 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 URS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 133,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on hand brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pedal - rubber pad - worn

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 133,180 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides - inner/outer edges - 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on hand brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pedal - rubber pad - worn

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 131,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 11 Dec 2023 123,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 113,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 113,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge advise tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 102,546 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,283 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,300 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 77,225 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,091 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 60,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,286 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,686 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 URS is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URS, 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 URS registered?

BD13 URS is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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