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BU13 ZYX

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,848 mi
Last recorded73,848 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ZYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 73,848 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 73,842 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 68,447 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 59,510 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 59,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 55,987 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 60,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 52,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 49,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Jun 2019 29,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 26,072 miles

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2017 20,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 10,507 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 ZYX is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc 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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

BU13 ZYX is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BU13 ZYX 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.

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