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BU13 ZYS

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,519 mi
Last recorded93,519 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ZYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 93,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Brake caliper handbrake pivot/cable seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexie pipe corroded and splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 88,574 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 84,866 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 68,592 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 68,592 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,521 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 65,738 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both side's (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air Bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,123 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air FreshenerRemoved From Rear View Mirror Prior To Test And Put Back After Test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 62,123 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air FreshenerRemoved From Rear View Mirror Prior To Test And Put Back After Test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,437 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Cant see pads thickness

Pass 21 Sep 2018 47,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2018 47,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,653 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,770 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 28,853 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 ZYS is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White 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 BU13 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

BU13 ZYS is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is BU13 ZYS safe to buy?

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