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BN13 XHC

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,388 mi
Last recorded88,388 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 XHC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 88,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 87,041 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 85,529 miles

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

Offside Front DRL light inop

all tyres cracking

oil level low on min

Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,127 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/f , o/r and n/r tyres starting to crack

Fail 8 Mar 2023 84,127 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/f , o/r and n/r tyres starting to crack

oil level slightly low

Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,574 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,888 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 76,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle stiff

Fail 2 Apr 2020 76,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle stiff

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 66,320 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 66,320 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 54,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 36,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 26,218 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 XHC is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

BN13 XHC is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BN13 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 XHC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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