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BU63 VST

2013 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,521 mi
Last recorded106,521 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 VST
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 106,521 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 106,301 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 98,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 88,115 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 76,372 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 76,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 66,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,007 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 58,931 miles

parking brake almost out of reserve travel

Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,779 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 43,779 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 33,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 26,982 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 VST is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VST, 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

How do I check the history of BU63 VST?

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What year was BU63 VST registered?

BU63 VST is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 November 2013.

Is BU63 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 VST shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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