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BG10 VHU

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,094 mi
Last recorded71,094 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 VHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 71,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 68,066 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slight on edge ,both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 65,019 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 61,824 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper slight lift in top strut mount

Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,394 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 51,742 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 47,971 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 43,773 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 43,739 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged unable to see tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,071 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 41,060 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,810 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 38,787 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot pedal housing loose (3.3.A.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2015 36,755 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 34,585 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,181 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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BG10 VHU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG10 VHU, 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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BG10 VHU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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