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BJ62 GVF

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,632 mi
Last recorded66,632 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 GVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 66,632 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 66,632 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 60,227 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 60,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 54,250 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 54,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn STEEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER SHOULDER - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 46,112 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 39,953 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 39,953 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 32,836 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 25,090 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 22,024 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 17,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 11,538 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 3,371 miles

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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BJ62 GVF 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 BJ62 GVF, 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 BJ62 GVF registered?

BJ62 GVF is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 January 2013.

Is BJ62 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 GVF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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