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BL13 JAO

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,100 mi
Last recorded43,100 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 JAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 43,100 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 40,400 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 38,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 35,666 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 33,487 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 30,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 28,811 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,499 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 26,499 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 23,204 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 18,306 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 13,932 miles

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

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 JAO is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc 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 BL13 JAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL13 JAO?

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What year was BL13 JAO registered?

BL13 JAO is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is BL13 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 JAO 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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