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BJ10 VKE

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,351 mi
Last recorded105,351 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 VKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 105,351 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 101,138 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 94,001 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 89,494 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 78,982 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 78,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section to rear silencer joint holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 73,034 miles

Centre exhaust hanger is broken.

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

Oil sump is corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking to rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 68,342 miles

Bracket broken off front section of exhaust.

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))

Pass 31 May 2019 62,022 miles

Centre exhaust bracket is broken.

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

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

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

Oil sump is corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,847 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 54,790 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 47,566 miles

Hanger broken off front section of exhaust.

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

Small split in nearside inner drive shaft boot.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,627 miles

Cut in outer side wall of nearside rear tyre not showing ply.

Middle exhaust hanger broken off exhaust.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VKE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 BJ10 VKE, 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 VKE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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