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BD63 GBX

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,641 mi
Last recorded75,641 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 GBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 75,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight rusting rear discs

Pass 19 Feb 2025 69,211 miles

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 20 Feb 2024 60,782 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 60,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 53,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 53,094 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 46,798 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 46,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 42,245 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 34,229 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 22,963 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Dec 2016 17,581 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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BD63 GBX is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GBX, 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 GBX registered?

BD63 GBX is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 December 2013.

Is BD63 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 GBX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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