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BU63 VTL

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,095 mi
Last recorded66,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 VTL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3MM/CUT ON SIDEWALL 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged SLIGHTLY FRAYED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 66,095 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3MM/CUT ON SIDEWALL 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged SLIGHTLY FRAYED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 51,833 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 51,833 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,021 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 46,459 miles

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 14 Aug 2020 44,273 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,628 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,373 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 30,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,249 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 VTL is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

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

Is BU63 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 VTL 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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