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BJ13 VTC

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,679 mi
Last recorded114,679 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 VTC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 114,679 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 114,678 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 108,200 miles

Front Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp unit missing

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 101,390 miles

Clutch worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 101,188 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak on join at the backbox (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 94,620 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 94,620 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,615 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 82,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2019 78,234 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 7 Jul 2019 78,234 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 9 Jun 2018 64,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 42,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 42,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre very badly worn on inner & outer edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VTC is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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