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BN13 XJB

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,445 mi
Last recorded63,445 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 XJB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 63,445 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front badly scrubbed inner edge 165/60r14-75h

Pass 13 Jun 2025 59,132 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 59,128 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 54,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 49,661 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 45,518 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 45,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 40,421 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 35,451 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 35,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 30,292 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 25,198 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2017 20,186 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 16,615 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 XJB is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 XJB, 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

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What year was BN13 XJB registered?

BN13 XJB is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 May 2013.

Is BN13 XJB safe to buy?

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