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BF10 ZCE

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,036 mi
Last recorded76,036 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 ZCE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 76,036 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 76,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 76,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 69,206 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,991 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 65,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 56,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides rear and also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 56,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides rear and also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,139 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective mount for exhaust flexi pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 46,139 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective mount for exhaust flexi pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 33,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 17,721 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 17,009 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 14,775 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 12,453 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 10,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 8,274 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 6,288 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 ZCE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF10 ZCE, 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 BF10 ZCE registered?

BF10 ZCE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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