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BU13 ZZL

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,807 mi
Last recorded62,807 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ZZL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,807 miles

Rear rear bumper slightly loose but unlikely to become detached

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 56,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 50,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 44,545 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 38,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2020 35,086 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,930 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 29,930 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 25,982 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,518 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZZL is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red 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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

BU13 ZZL is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is BU13 ZZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 ZZL 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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