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AV10 BRZ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,125 mi
Last recorded94,125 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 BRZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 94,125 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 94,125 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 92,252 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 85,347 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 79,018 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 79,018 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,214 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 75,213 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure assembly damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced due to condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,978 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 72,978 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulling towards nearside 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 59,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 59,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 46,452 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 46,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 33,683 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 4 May 2016 21,097 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,407 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 12,711 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 12,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 9,770 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 9,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AV10 BRZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AV10 BRZ, 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.

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What year was AV10 BRZ registered?

AV10 BRZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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