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BN13 XGZ

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,068 mi
Last recorded22,068 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 XGZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 22,068 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 21,515 miles

Nearside Front day running light inop

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Apr 2025 21,515 miles

Nearside Front day running light inop

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Apr 2024 21,075 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 20,479 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 20,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 19,860 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 19,185 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 18,680 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 17,562 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 16,608 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 15,534 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 14,438 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 XGZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN13 XGZ, 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 XGZ?

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What year was BN13 XGZ registered?

BN13 XGZ is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is BN13 XGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 XGZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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