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BJ59 OWR

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,220 mi
Last recorded57,220 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 OWR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 57,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking tread & side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 57,220 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking tread & side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 56,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 56,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 52,468 miles

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

both upper suspension mounts slight play

Fail 3 Jan 2023 52,468 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both upper suspension mounts slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2022 43,673 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 43,673 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,028 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 37,200 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 35,520 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 34,603 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated, MY2011

Fail 19 Jan 2018 34,603 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (1.8)

Rear tyres deteriorated, MY2011

Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,069 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 32,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,819 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both o/s & n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 23,505 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 18,462 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 14,206 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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BJ59 OWR is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ59 OWR, 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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BJ59 OWR is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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