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BF10 ZHG

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,256 mi
Last recorded84,256 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 ZHG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 84,256 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 84,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 79,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 74,246 miles

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off both (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 74,245 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off both (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 68,765 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 62,922 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 62,921 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine - oil filter? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,141 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 56,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 51,040 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners hanging from interior mirror ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 41,362 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 41,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 35,687 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,785 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,589 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Feb 2016 29,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,129 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 26,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 21,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,685 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 ZHG 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 BF10 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?

BF10 ZHG is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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