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L13 BNX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,048 mi
Last recorded107,048 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 BNX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 107,048 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 103,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,885 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 87,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,657 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,140 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 85,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 82,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 80,224 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 80,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,476 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,827 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,772 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,502 miles

exhaust hanger broken system still supported

Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,753 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,078 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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L13 BNX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 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 L13 BNX, 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 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L13 BNX registered?

L13 BNX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is L13 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 BNX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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