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BG13 LSF

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,408 mi
Last recorded36,408 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 LSF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 36,408 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 36,408 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 34,787 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 33,106 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 31,264 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 29,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 26,727 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 24,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 20,623 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 17,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 15,343 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,027 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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BG13 LSF is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BG13 LSF, 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

How do I check the history of BG13 LSF?

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What year was BG13 LSF registered?

BG13 LSF is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is BG13 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 LSF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG13 LSF have outstanding finance?

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