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BF10 ZHL

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,355 mi
Last recorded113,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 ZHL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 113,355 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 113,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2025 101,235 miles

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2024 91,090 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 85,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 79,797 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper damage

Pass 8 Jun 2020 70,967 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 70,966 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 62,105 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,441 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 45,668 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,304 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 40,304 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,545 miles

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

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

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 ZHL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

BF10 ZHL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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