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BL62 BFU

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,504 mi
Last recorded69,504 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 BFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 69,504 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Both headlamps lenses misty

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 66,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,147 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 61,696 miles

Offside Front DRL not working

Fail 2 Aug 2022 61,696 miles

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

Offside Front DRL not working

Pass 31 Jul 2021 59,410 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front DRL not working

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2020 56,587 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,225 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,080 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 51,354 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 42,232 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 33,179 miles

rear bumper taped

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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BL62 BFU is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White 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 BL62 BFU, 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

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What year was BL62 BFU registered?

BL62 BFU is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is BL62 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL62 BFU 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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