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BJ13 FKA

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,093 mi
Last recorded85,093 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 FKA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 85,093 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

hubcaps fitted on wheels

Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 75,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 71,522 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 71,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 64,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 64,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 50,407 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 44,009 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,300 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 34,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,524 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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BJ13 FKA is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ13 FKA, 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 BJ13 FKA registered?

BJ13 FKA is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ13 FKA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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