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BV13 RXC

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,614 mi
Last recorded38,614 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 RXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 38,614 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 38,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Jan 2024 38,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 35,113 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 35,285 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 35,285 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 31,507 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 30,195 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 28,510 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 28,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 25,447 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 25,447 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 22,128 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 18,367 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 RXC is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

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

Is BV13 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 RXC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV13 RXC have outstanding finance?

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