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BJ13 ZTB

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,387 mi
Last recorded102,387 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 ZTB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 102,387 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 102,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 100,118 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 94,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 94,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 82,738 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 82,738 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 64,559 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2019 57,438 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 50,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,680 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 41,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,002 miles

front wipers slight smear

Fail 7 Jun 2016 31,002 miles

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

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

front wipers slight smear

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 ZTB is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZTB, 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 ZTB registered?

BJ13 ZTB is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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