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BU13 ZYC

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,323 mi
Last recorded69,323 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ZYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 69,323 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 67,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,821 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 61,309 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,764 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 54,449 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 47,752 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 47,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 40,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 34,644 miles

Offside side repeater indicator lens cracked

Fail 10 May 2017 34,643 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside side repeater indicator lens cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,981 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 24,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZYC is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 ZYC, 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 BU13 ZYC registered?

BU13 ZYC is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is BU13 ZYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 ZYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU13 ZYC have outstanding finance?

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