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BV13 LNF

2013 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,225 mi
Last recorded66,225 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 LNF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 66,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 64,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 61,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,690 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 58,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,526 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,456 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 53,015 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 51,399 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LNF is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LNF, 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 LNF registered?

BV13 LNF is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is BV13 LNF safe to buy?

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