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BG59 VHP

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,437 mi
Last recorded96,437 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VHP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 96,437 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 96,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,493 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 79,512 miles

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

unable inspect rear seatbelts due items in the way

Fail 12 Sep 2023 79,510 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

unable inspect rear seatbelts due items in the way

Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,052 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts top bearings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear n/s number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,640 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear n/s number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 58,217 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear upper centre stop light only 50% working [at time of testing] (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s front inner c. v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,019 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake shows signs of low effort

Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake and handbrake weak on n/s rear (1.2.1 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2017 40,016 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,207 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 34,096 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 28,136 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 22,824 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 19,164 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 VHP is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG59 VHP registered?

BG59 VHP is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 January 2010.

Is BG59 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 VHP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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