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BK10 VMF

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,677 mi
Last recorded57,677 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 VMF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 57,677 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 57,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,990 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 55,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 52,459 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Oct 2019 52,459 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,872 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubbing on drive shaft (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 48,872 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mountin bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubbing on drive shaft (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,933 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,700 miles

m.i.l light is on

Fail 12 Mar 2015 39,749 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,749 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,397 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 23,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BK10 VMF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK10 VMF, 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 BK10 VMF registered?

BK10 VMF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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