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BF13 GFX

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,608 mi
Last recorded71,608 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 GFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 71,608 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 71,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 68,025 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 62,368 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,548 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 46,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 41,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 35,998 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 31,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Daytime running light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2018 30,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Daytime running light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2017 24,771 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 16,773 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

items removed from drivers view prior to testing

Nearside Rear inner tyre sidewall punctured

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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BF13 GFX 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 92.3%.

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 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 BF13 GFX, 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 BF13 GFX registered?

BF13 GFX is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is BF13 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 GFX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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