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BF10 WJA

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,600 mi
Last recorded91,600 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 WJA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 91,600 miles

Front engine sump corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 91,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front engine sump corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,602 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,530 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 89,525 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 88,442 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 88,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,424 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,492 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 87,580 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 74,246 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear cut in side wall

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 74,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

Pass 17 May 2017 61,184 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 48,343 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,217 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 29,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,349 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 19,855 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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BF10 WJA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BF10 WJA, 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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BF10 WJA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 April 2010.

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