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BV13 LNP

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,679 mi
Last recorded35,679 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 LNP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 35,679 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 32,234 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 27,284 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 24,070 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 24,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 19,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 16,864 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 15,608 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 15,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrectly seated against stop (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 13,838 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 11,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 9,127 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 7,049 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 7,049 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LNP is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc 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 LNP, 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 LNP registered?

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

Is BV13 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 LNP 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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