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BJ10 TKU

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,089 mi
Last recorded66,089 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 TKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 66,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 64,887 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 63,279 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 63,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 60,974 miles

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

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Fail 20 Apr 2023 60,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

some corrosion to exhaust system

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

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 3 May 2022 58,329 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 53,989 miles

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to sump pan

Fail 26 Apr 2021 53,988 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 12 May 2020 49,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wear to front tyres

Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

some deterioration to wiper blades

Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,760 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 37,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear nearside and offside tyres have some deterioration

Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust support bracket at front broken

Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,934 miles

some wear and deterioration to all four tyres

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,034 miles

deterioration to front wiper blades

Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,305 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,889 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 TKU 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 BJ10 TKU, 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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BJ10 TKU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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