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BG13 MJU

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,905 mi
Last recorded63,905 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 MJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 63,905 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 59,470 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 54,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 54,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 50,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 47,041 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 47,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 43,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside day running light inop

Pass 30 Oct 2020 36,994 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 32,243 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 26,079 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 18,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 18,391 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 11,670 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 6,368 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 MJU is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red 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 BG13 MJU, 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 MJU registered?

BG13 MJU is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is BG13 MJU safe to buy?

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