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BN13 FVH

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,016 mi
Last recorded34,016 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 FVH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 34,016 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))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 28,071 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 24,939 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 22,335 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 22,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 19,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s unable to see/feel ply /cords yet. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 16,205 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 16,203 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 12,331 miles

bonnet opening catch missing

both rear tyres tread separating and cracked

Fail 13 May 2020 12,331 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet opening catch missing

both rear tyres tread separating and cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2019 11,352 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut not deep enough to reach cord yet.

bonnet opening lever in secure.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 9,367 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 9,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 7,365 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 5,458 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 FVH is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

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

Is BN13 FVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 FVH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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