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BU63 VSL

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,223 mi
Last recorded48,223 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 VSL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 48,223 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 45,593 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 45,593 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 43,064 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 43,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 40,572 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 37,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 35,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 33,623 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 20,326 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 16,298 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (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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BU63 VSL is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

BU63 VSL is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 October 2013.

Is BU63 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 VSL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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