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BF13 XHD

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,645 mi
Last recorded50,645 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 XHD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 50,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 49,615 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 47,074 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 44,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn and splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 44,074 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At rear to Flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn and splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 40,902 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 40,902 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing Door mirror glass. (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Mirror cover missing....sharp edges. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 37,898 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,992 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 34,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 32,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 28,027 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 22,320 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,776 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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BF13 XHD is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF13 XHD registered?

BF13 XHD is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is BF13 XHD safe to buy?

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