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BN10 JFA

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,604 mi
Last recorded118,604 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 JFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 118,604 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 112,061 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 112,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 93,740 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 77,317 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,071 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,764 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 58,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,242 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,420 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 31,030 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 24,753 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 17,426 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 17,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 15,142 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 10,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BN10 JFA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White 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 BN10 JFA, 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 BN10 JFA registered?

BN10 JFA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2010.

Is BN10 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN10 JFA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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