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BJ13 ZTC

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,314 mi
Last recorded55,314 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 ZTC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 55,314 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 53,571 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 53,571 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 50,742 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 40,636 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,398 miles

nearside front tyre tread unevenly worn

offside front tyre cracking slightly in treads

passenger front seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 30 Mar 2022 34,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre tread unevenly worn

offside front tyre cracking slightly in treads

passenger front seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 31 Mar 2021 30,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 30,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 29,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 27,576 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 20,676 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 18,163 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 14,365 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 14,365 miles

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

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 ZTC is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

BJ13 ZTC is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 June 2013.

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