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BN10 OFU

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,250 mi
Last recorded117,250 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 OFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 117,250 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 109,186 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 105,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,206 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 98,204 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 87,105 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 87,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 75,709 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 69,762 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 69,762 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 65,747 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 65,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 47,616 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 40,245 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 40,234 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,566 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 32,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 23,123 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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BN10 OFU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN10 OFU, 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 OFU registered?

BN10 OFU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2010.

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