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BD63 CEY

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,996 mi
Last recorded154,996 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 CEY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 154,996 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 154,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 134,667 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 134,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 113,806 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2022 113,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2021 91,831 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 91,831 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,251 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 67,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 55,542 miles

front plate deformed but fully visible

Fail 29 Nov 2019 55,792 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front plate deformed but fully visible

Pass 5 Dec 2018 43,690 miles

Front number plate damaged, but not likely to be misread

Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,349 miles

unable to fully see or measure inner brake pad wear

Fail 1 Dec 2017 30,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil level to high

unable to fully see or measure inner brake pad wear

Pass 7 Dec 2016 18,111 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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BD63 CEY is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BD63 CEY, 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 BD63 CEY registered?

BD63 CEY is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 December 2013.

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