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BN13 FUP

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,812 mi
Last recorded49,812 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 FUP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 49,812 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 49,810 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 45,664 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 41,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 41,925 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 2 May 2023 38,011 miles

Front number cracked and damaged

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front day runner light not working

Fail 26 Apr 2023 38,008 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front number cracked and damaged

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front day runner light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2022 34,367 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 34,367 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 29,959 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 28,181 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 28,181 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))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,177 miles

Oil filter corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 25,177 miles

Oil filter corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,250 miles

Offside Front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,708 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 10,785 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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BN13 FUP is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White 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 FUP, 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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What year was BN13 FUP registered?

BN13 FUP is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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