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BJ10 MPU

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,499 mi
Last recorded39,499 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 MPU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 39,499 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 39,061 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 38,643 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 38,439 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 38,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 36,252 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 35,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,345 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,620 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,495 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyres deteriorating (some small cracks in sidewalls)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 24,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,095 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,665 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner cv gaiter has slight seepage of grease

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 MPU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

BJ10 MPU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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