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BJ13 MMX

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,548 mi
Last recorded33,548 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 MMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 33,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 31,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full Of Water/Leaking (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 31,747 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Full Of Water/Leaking (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 30,757 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 29,476 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 29,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 27,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 26,462 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 26,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,140 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 21,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 18,149 miles

wipers slight smearing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,045 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 MMX 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 MMX, 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 MMX registered?

BJ13 MMX is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 April 2013.

Is BJ13 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ13 MMX 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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