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BG59 VHK

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,224 mi
Last recorded76,224 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 76,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 75,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 74,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust condition poor

n/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed

o/s rear tyre cracking in treadf

Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,436 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,010 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished/cracking of rubber (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 70,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 68,851 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,926 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 61,926 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,847 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 39,187 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 39,187 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,369 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,780 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 21,780 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 18,757 miles

Childs seat fitted to n/s/r unable to check adult seat belt.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 15,921 miles

Unable to check n/s/r adult seatbelt as childs seat fitted.

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 VHK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG59 VHK, 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 VHK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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