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BU13 ZXY

2013 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,793 mi
Last recorded11,793 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ZXY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 11,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 11,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 10,150 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 9,467 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 8,759 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 8,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 8,223 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 8,058 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 7,147 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 7,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2017 6,337 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 6,294 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 ZXY is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU13 ZXY, 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

How do I check the history of BU13 ZXY?

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What year was BU13 ZXY registered?

BU13 ZXY is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BU13 ZXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 ZXY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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