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BL13 HLG

2013 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,543 mi
Last recorded61,543 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 HLG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 61,543 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Rear axle heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes perishing and have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 61,543 miles

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Rear axle heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes perishing and have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 58,111 miles

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

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))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 58,111 miles

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

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

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 12 Sep 2023 55,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 55,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,604 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 52,604 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 50,322 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 50,232 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 50,231 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,783 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 40,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 36,637 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 36,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 31,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 25,813 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 25,813 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BL13 HLG is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BL13 HLG, 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 BL13 HLG registered?

BL13 HLG is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 August 2013.

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