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BF10 ZHJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,518 mi
Last recorded96,518 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 ZHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 96,518 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2025 96,518 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2024 95,093 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 88,556 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 88,556 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 82,465 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 77,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,243 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,812 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,060 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,928 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,852 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 23,390 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 ZHJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

BF10 ZHJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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