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BU53 ASH

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,251 mi
Last recorded86,251 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ASH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 82,465 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 82,249 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,351 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 72,348 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 65,359 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 65,359 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade refitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,811 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 12 Sep 2020 50,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres worn inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged class broken ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.7m (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both rear tyres worn inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2019 42,534 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,564 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

advise underguards arch covers plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,705 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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BU53 ASH is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc 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 BU53 ASH, 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 BU53 ASH registered?

BU53 ASH is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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