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BG13 LWV

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,281 mi
Last recorded47,281 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 47,281 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 46,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside drl not working

Pass 7 May 2024 44,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 43,347 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 43,020 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 42,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 42,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,169 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 39,347 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 39,347 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 36,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 34,119 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 LWV 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 LWV, 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 BG13 LWV registered?

BG13 LWV is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BG13 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 LWV 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.

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