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AV10 BXX

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,254 mi
Last recorded135,254 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 BXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 135,254 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 135,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 133,583 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill outer skin (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 132,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 128,022 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill damaged

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 121,321 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box, multiple places on welds (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 121,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box, multiple places on welds (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 114,646 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Unable to test seat belt due to obstruction

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to test rear seat belts due to obstruction

Fail 26 Mar 2021 114,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Damaged and frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil sump corroded

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Unable to test seat belt due to obstruction

Offside Rear Tyre deformed on inner tread

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to test rear seat belts due to obstruction

Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,446 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 109,446 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,368 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 102,368 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,481 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,481 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,279 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,724 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 64,724 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,475 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 38,042 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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AV10 BXX 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 66.7%.

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 BXX, 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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AV10 BXX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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