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BV63 DHG

2013 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,744 mi
Last recorded40,744 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 DHG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 40,744 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 40,441 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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Pass 9 Apr 2024 39,404 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 37,837 miles

175/50/15 x 4,,,

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 35,325 miles

175/50/15 x 4,

Pass 23 Apr 2021 33,361 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 33,361 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 33,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 29,274 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 29,274 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 25,177 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges

Please ensure rear seat belts are accessible prior to test.

all tyre pressures appear to be low

Pass 16 Aug 2017 19,762 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords

Pass 5 Sep 2016 10,793 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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BV63 DHG is a 2013 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BV63 DHG, 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 BV63 DHG registered?

BV63 DHG is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is BV63 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV63 DHG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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