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BG62 UBM

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,458 mi
Last recorded60,458 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UBM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 60,458 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 60,454 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 57,658 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 52,968 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 52,368 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 52,367 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 51,619 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 50,600 miles

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

front wipers are deteriorating

offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

oil residue engine area

Pass 29 Nov 2020 49,709 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 47,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 31,496 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,551 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 13,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 11,406 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 11,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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BG62 UBM is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG62 UBM, 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 BG62 UBM registered?

BG62 UBM is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 January 2013.

Is BG62 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 UBM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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