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BN13 EYS

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,702 mi
Last recorded74,702 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 EYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 74,702 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 65,467 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 65,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f daytime running light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2024 60,401 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 55,500 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 55,500 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 52,263 miles

Rear SEATBELTS NOT CHECK

Pass 22 Feb 2021 49,985 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 49,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 47,920 miles

Nearside Rear screw in NS rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2020 47,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear screw in NS rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,061 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 41,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 33,034 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 25,273 miles

Front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 17,603 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 17,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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BN13 EYS is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BN13 EYS, 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 BN13 EYS?

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What year was BN13 EYS registered?

BN13 EYS is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is BN13 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 EYS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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