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BF10 ZCJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,069 mi
Last recorded52,069 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 ZCJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 52,069 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 49,313 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 46,153 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 46,142 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 42,582 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 42,539 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,443 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 38,122 miles

A lot of surface cracking in nearside front tyre.

Pass 19 Feb 2020 36,032 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 36,032 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,871 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 32,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,001 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked but not to cords

Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,929 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,632 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,752 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,350 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 ZCJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

BF10 ZCJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2010.

Is BF10 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF10 ZCJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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