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BFZ 4009

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,420 mi
Last recorded39,420 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 4009
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 39,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 39,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 37,644 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 37,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 35,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 33,060 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,650 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,754 miles

both rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 26 Apr 2018 26,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 18 Apr 2017 23,585 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 23,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 9 May 2016 20,517 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 19,654 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,225 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 16,787 miles

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 1 Feb 2013 13,419 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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BFZ 4009 is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 BFZ 4009, 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 BFZ 4009 registered?

BFZ 4009 is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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