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BL62 DKV

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,779 mi
Last recorded123,779 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 DKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 123,779 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 123,774 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 119,056 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 119,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 113,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 108,348 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 108,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 101,186 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 101,185 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 89,778 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 89,777 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,732 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Feb 2020 81,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2019 65,338 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 65,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,826 miles

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

Front discs lipped

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n,s,f tyre cut outer wall not to cord

Fail 9 Feb 2018 50,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front discs lipped

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n,s,f tyre cut outer wall not to cord

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,460 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 38,460 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,459 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 DKV is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BL62 DKV, 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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BL62 DKV is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2013.

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