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BK13 WBM

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,623 mi
Last recorded40,623 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 WBM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 40,623 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 37,768 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 34,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 31,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 31,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 27,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 25,047 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 22,682 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 15,577 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,375 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 11,837 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 8,572 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split/worn

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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BK13 WBM is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BK13 WBM, 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 BK13 WBM registered?

BK13 WBM is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is BK13 WBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 WBM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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