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BT62 FNU

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,263 mi
Last recorded63,263 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 FNU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 63,263 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 63,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 56,839 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 52,055 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 52,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 47,647 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advised to change pads with discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 47,647 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advised to change pads with discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 44,216 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

o/s day time running light not working

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Fail 15 Jan 2021 41,651 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing part of the letter u deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

o/s day time running light not working

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 25 Jan 2020 39,729 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 37,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 33,691 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 27,033 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 27,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 22,362 miles

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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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BT62 FNU is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT62 FNU, 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 BT62 FNU registered?

BT62 FNU is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2013.

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