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BN10 RKO

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,472 mi
Last recorded16,472 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 16,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 16,472 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 15,959 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 15,233 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 14,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 13,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 13,046 miles

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS

REAR NUMBER PLATE - YELLOW BACKGROUND COLOUR IS VERY FADED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 15 Mar 2021 13,044 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S/R BRAKE HIGHER READING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS

REAR NUMBER PLATE - YELLOW BACKGROUND COLOUR IS VERY FADED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 16 Mar 2020 12,594 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE - YELLOW BACKGROUND FADED

Fail 16 Mar 2020 12,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

REAR NUMBER PLATE - YELLOW BACKGROUND FADED

Pass 18 Mar 2019 11,701 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 10,562 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 9,656 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 9,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 8,155 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 6,153 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 4,154 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 4,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 2,512 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 RKO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

BN10 RKO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is BN10 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN10 RKO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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