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AO10 BYV

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,217 mi
Last recorded40,217 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 BYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 40,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 39,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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 30 Apr 2024 37,201 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 35,151 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 32,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,267 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,968 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,539 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,894 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 14,310 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 10,621 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 10,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 8,593 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 5,760 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 5,760 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AO10 BYV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,569 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 AO10 BYV, 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 16 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO10 BYV registered?

AO10 BYV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2010.

Is AO10 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO10 BYV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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