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BU13 ZZC

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,652 mi
Last recorded54,652 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ZZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 54,652 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 54,651 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 52,071 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 48,076 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 41,954 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 35,907 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 29,341 miles

Nearside Front Day Time Running Lamp Inop

Pass 4 Jun 2018 27,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 16,355 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 10,993 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 ZZC is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 ZZC, 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 ZZC?

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What year was BU13 ZZC registered?

BU13 ZZC is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 June 2013.

Is BU13 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 ZZC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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