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BV13 KYO

2013 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,761 mi
Last recorded36,761 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 KYO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 36,761 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 34,772 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 32,607 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 32,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 29,971 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 28,193 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 9 Jul 2021 27,780 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 27,159 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 May 2019 25,586 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 24,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 22,653 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,985 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 11,150 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 KYO is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KYO, 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 KYO registered?

BV13 KYO is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BV13 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 KYO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV13 KYO have outstanding finance?

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