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BV13 VVK

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,346 mi
Last recorded69,346 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 VVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 69,346 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 63,406 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 55,628 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 49,282 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 49,282 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 44,282 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 39,117 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 34,421 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 31,236 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Aug 2018 31,236 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 20,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer has a cut but not deep enough to reach a cords

Pass 29 Jul 2016 14,953 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 VVK is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VVK, 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.

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What year was BV13 VVK registered?

BV13 VVK is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2013.

Is BV13 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 VVK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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