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BU13 ZZH

2013 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,983 mi
Last recorded71,983 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ZZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,983 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 71,963 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper leaking fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2023 62,854 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 62,853 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 55,064 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 46,543 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 38,817 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 34,948 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Pass 23 Apr 2018 28,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 21,813 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,177 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 ZZH is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Green with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

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

Is BU13 ZZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 ZZH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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