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BJ13 VUY

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,640 mi
Last recorded43,640 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 VUY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 43,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 43,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 33,777 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 33,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 24,795 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 17,789 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 16,206 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 14,692 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 13,815 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All around x4; 165/60/14H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 12,077 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 10,091 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 7,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 6,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 VUY is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ13 VUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ13 VUY registered?

BJ13 VUY is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is BJ13 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ13 VUY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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