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BJ10 BDY

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,621 mi
Last recorded45,621 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 BDY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 45,621 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 44,597 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 44,597 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 43,946 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 43,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 42,720 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 41,498 miles

Front HAS A CRACK

Rear HAS A CRACK

Pass 2 Apr 2019 38,094 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 Apr 2019 38,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2018 34,592 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 34,592 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 31,185 miles

front exhaust mount bracket loose

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,688 miles

Both rear tyres perished !!!

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge getting close to wear limit !!!

Fail 22 Mar 2016 27,687 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres perished !!!

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge getting close to wear limit !!!

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,678 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 18,018 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,325 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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BJ10 BDY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ10 BDY, 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 BJ10 BDY registered?

BJ10 BDY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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