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BN63 HZK

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,229 mi
Last recorded60,229 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 HZK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 60,229 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 60,202 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear NUMBER LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 9 Jan 2025 53,979 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 53,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 48,171 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 48,118 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 42,896 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 42,893 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 38,063 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 38,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 33,307 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 24,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 14,870 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 9,310 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 4,722 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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BN63 HZK is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN63 HZK, 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 BN63 HZK registered?

BN63 HZK is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is BN63 HZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 HZK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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