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BU13 LFN

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,791 mi
Last recorded75,791 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 LFN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 75,791 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 75,791 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front day light n/w

Pass 1 Mar 2024 75,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

very rusty front suspensions

Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,953 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 74,953 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 66,416 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 57,488 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to get close

Pass 19 Dec 2019 50,323 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 42,188 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,824 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 39,824 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 30,473 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,776 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 LFN is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

BU13 LFN is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 August 2013.

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