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BV13 GWA

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,767 mi
Last recorded61,767 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 GWA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 61,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 58,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 54,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 51,083 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 47,526 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 44,819 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 41,776 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 36,897 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 32,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,777 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 19,349 miles

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

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

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 GWA is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GWA, 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

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What year was BV13 GWA registered?

BV13 GWA is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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