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BU63 VTG

2013 Kia Picanto

Pink Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,028 mi
Last recorded48,028 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 48,028 miles

1,000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 46,134 miles

1,000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside daylight running light out.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 43,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 May 2022 39,466 miles

1000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Pass 20 May 2021 36,269 miles

4000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Fail 20 May 2021 36,269 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

4000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 31,879 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 27,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 22,663 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 22,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,856 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 VTG is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Pink with a 1,248cc 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 VTG, 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 VTG?

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What year was BU63 VTG registered?

BU63 VTG is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is BU63 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 VTG 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.

Does BU63 VTG have outstanding finance?

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