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BG63 JLO

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,162 mi
Last recorded82,162 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 JLO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 82,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 76,377 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 76,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 70,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 62,800 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 53,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 49,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 46,214 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 41,272 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 37,867 miles

Rear wheel arches/components dirty***Advise jet wash affected areas***

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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BG63 JLO is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG63 JLO, 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 BG63 JLO registered?

BG63 JLO is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is BG63 JLO safe to buy?

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