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BG59 VGE

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,092 mi
Last recorded84,092 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VGE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,092 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 79,081 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 79,045 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2021 73,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 66,435 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill & door damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2020 66,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill & door damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,112 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

damage to offside sill /body

slight wear play to both front upper suspension mountings

Fail 18 Mar 2019 59,112 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

damage to offside sill /body

slight wear play to both front upper suspension mountings

Pass 6 Feb 2018 46,526 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak level low ()

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2018 46,526 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak level low ()

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2017 34,850 miles

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 1 Feb 2017 34,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 Feb 2016 28,158 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 28,158 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 24,826 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 24,826 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 20,981 miles

Front wipers poor

Pass 9 Jan 2013 16,343 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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BG59 VGE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BG59 VGE, 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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BG59 VGE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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