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BF10 ZCU

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,098 mi
Last recorded40,098 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 40,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 39,976 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing Split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Steering locking device missing Split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 34,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 27,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 27,861 miles

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 22,369 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 16,987 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 16,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 14,250 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 13,436 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 10,935 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 10,672 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 10,069 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 9,267 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 8,227 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 7,064 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 5,471 miles

damage to osr

nsf w/trim distorted

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 ZCU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF10 ZCU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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