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BU63 VSP

2013 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,665 mi
Last recorded85,665 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 VSP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 85,665 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 80,630 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 72,868 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 63,957 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 63,957 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 53,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 42,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 36,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 33,247 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 27,920 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 23,927 miles

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2016 19,675 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 VSP is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VSP, 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 BU63 VSP registered?

BU63 VSP is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is BU63 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 VSP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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