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BG59 VHA

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,091 mi
Last recorded85,091 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VHA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 85,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 83,976 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 83,976 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,619 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 81,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 80,554 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 79,291 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 77,690 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 77,682 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,191 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 72,268 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 67,082 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 67,082 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 62,997 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 62,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 57,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 57,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,861 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,525 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 41,515 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 33,472 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 27,040 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 VHA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VHA, 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 BG59 VHA registered?

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

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