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BJ63 SKZ

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,514 mi
Last recorded91,514 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 SKZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 91,514 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 85,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,500 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,809 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 73,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,464 miles

Offside Front day time running inop

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 69,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front day time running inop

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,889 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 63,485 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 58,365 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 58,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,081 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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BJ63 SKZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ63 SKZ, 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 BJ63 SKZ registered?

BJ63 SKZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is BJ63 SKZ safe to buy?

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