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BV63 HFE

2013 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,455 mi
Last recorded95,455 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Picanto38,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 HFE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 95,455 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 94,960 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 94,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 94,221 miles

Minor chip in windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Dec 2022 87,124 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,590 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 84,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 78,805 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 73,540 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 57,548 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 42,511 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 42,511 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 35,024 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,448 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 HFE 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 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 BV63 HFE, 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 HFE registered?

BV63 HFE is a 2013 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is BV63 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV63 HFE 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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