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BL62 DKF

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,370 mi
Last recorded25,370 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 DKF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 25,370 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2026 25,340 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 25,295 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 21,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f Dr l inop......n/s/f mirror cover missing

Pass 1 Feb 2024 18,362 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 16,796 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 16,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 14,874 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 13,666 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 12,326 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 12,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 10,889 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 10,012 miles

All 4 tyres have slight cracks in tread

Pass 1 Feb 2017 8,658 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 6,810 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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BL62 DKF is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DKF, 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 DKF registered?

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

Is BL62 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL62 DKF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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