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BV13 ACX

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,573 mi
Last recorded43,573 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 ACX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 43,573 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 40,544 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 37,879 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jun 2024 37,879 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2023 34,802 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 34,800 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel BOTH (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 32,153 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 29,652 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 24,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 21,388 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 21,388 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 14,554 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 6,651 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 ACX is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ACX, 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 BV13 ACX?

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What year was BV13 ACX registered?

BV13 ACX is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is BV13 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 ACX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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