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BJ13 VSK

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,162 mi
Last recorded77,162 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 VSK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 77,162 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 76,971 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 76,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 76,559 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 76,559 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 76,051 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively *2 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 76,051 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively *2 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 75,367 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2022 75,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 59,632 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 59,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,718 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 52,718 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ON LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 44,898 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,165 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 38,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 30,770 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 30,770 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,656 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 VSK is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VSK, 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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BJ13 VSK is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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