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BG59 VHO

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,829 mi
Last recorded96,829 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VHO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 96,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 94,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 92,324 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 92,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer and join to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 88,899 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,123 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 86,123 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,414 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,204 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 76,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,064 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 71,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2017 66,569 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 52,072 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 34,899 miles

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

exhaust mount deteriated

tracking required

Fail 23 Jan 2015 34,899 miles

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

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

exhaust mount deteriated

tracking required

Pass 9 Jan 2014 28,280 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,894 miles

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

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

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 VHO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 BG59 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

BG59 VHO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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