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BV13 ABX

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,620 mi
Last recorded50,620 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 ABX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 50,620 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 50,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 48,001 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 48,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 45,980 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 45,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 44,172 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,274 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 42,188 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

difficult to inspect brake pads

parking brake just passed at 20%

Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,676 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 36,516 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,097 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,132 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 17,483 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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BV13 ABX is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV13 ABX, 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 BV13 ABX registered?

BV13 ABX is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is BV13 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 ABX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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