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BV63 HDH

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,347 mi
Last recorded73,347 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 HDH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 73,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Aug 2025 73,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,634 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 56,740 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 50,108 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 50,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 44,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 36,971 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 30,524 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 24,478 miles

Front both tyres worn on the edges,recommend changing

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 16,724 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 HDH is a 2013 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HDH, 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 HDH registered?

BV63 HDH is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is BV63 HDH safe to buy?

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