2013 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · LM13 BHJ
2013 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 94,155 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM13 BHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 94,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM13 BHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Picanto (LM13 BHJ) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LM13 BHJ Mileage History
- 25/09/202381,777 mi
- 25/09/202381,777 mi
- 07/12/202490,225 mi+8,448 mi
- 11/11/202594,155 mi+3,930 mi
- 11/11/202594,155 mi
Average of roughly 5,812 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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