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BU63 VSA

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,927 mi
Last recorded36,927 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 VSA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 36,927 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 35,845 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 34,434 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 33,012 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 31,896 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))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 30,655 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))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 29,132 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 27,271 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 25,375 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 25,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 23,925 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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BU63 VSA is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc 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 BU63 VSA, 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 BU63 VSA registered?

BU63 VSA is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is BU63 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 VSA 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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