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BJ13 ZSN

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,230 mi
Last recorded29,230 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 ZSN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 29,230 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2025 27,178 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 24,304 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 23,562 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 20,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 18,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 16,557 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 14,828 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 11,799 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 10,593 miles

N,S,R AND O,S,R ,CHILD SEATS FITTED

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 ZSN is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

BJ13 ZSN is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is BJ13 ZSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ13 ZSN shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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