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BT13 JOH

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,693 mi
Last recorded40,693 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 JOH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 40,693 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 37,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 36,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 33,937 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 30,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 27,290 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 26,236 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,067 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2018 20,863 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 17,770 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 14,078 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 14,074 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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BT13 JOH is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BT13 JOH, 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 BT13 JOH registered?

BT13 JOH is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is BT13 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 JOH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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