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BU13 FXC

2013 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,717 mi
Last recorded80,717 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 FXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 80,717 miles

Front pads aprox 1/2 worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly tight when rotated by hand

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 80,717 miles

Front pads aprox 1/2 worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly tight when rotated by hand

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 79,120 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split end,still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre bald both edges,cords soon visible 165 60 14, advise replacement

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 73,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside Front tyre slight wear edges

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 73,733 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has deep cut 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside Front tyre slight wear edges

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,955 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 64,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,505 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 56,505 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,029 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 50,029 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 50,028 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 41,595 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2018 30,150 miles

Offside Front day time running light (DRL) not working

Fail 30 Apr 2018 30,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front day time running light (DRL) not working

Pass 3 May 2017 19,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 9,313 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 7,521 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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BU13 FXC is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BU13 FXC, 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 BU13 FXC registered?

BU13 FXC is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is BU13 FXC safe to buy?

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