2013 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · ST13 BBJ
2013 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 44,333 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST13 BBJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 44,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST13 BBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Picanto (ST13 BBJ) between April 2016 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
ST13 BBJ Mileage History
- 08/04/201619,740 mi
- 06/12/201623,834 mi+4,094 mi
- 05/12/201737,498 mi+13,664 mi
- 19/04/201840,697 mi+3,199 mi
- 09/04/201942,264 mi+1,567 mi
- 10/04/201942,267 mi+3 mi
- 17/07/202042,434 mi+167 mi
- 18/07/202042,435 mi+1 mi
- 22/06/202142,666 mi+231 mi
- 14/07/202242,785 mi+119 mi
- 11/07/202342,799 mi+14 mi
- 12/07/202443,112 mi+313 mi
- 11/07/202543,706 mi+594 mi
- 21/07/202644,329 mi+623 mi
- 23/07/202644,333 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,390 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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