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BN10 VXE

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,499 mi
Last recorded53,499 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 53,499 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S and O/S mirrors are slightly obscured

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2026 53,499 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S and O/S mirrors are slightly obscured

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 51,042 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 48,165 miles

front exhaust mounting defective

Fail 21 Feb 2024 48,165 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washers not working

front exhaust mounting defective

Pass 21 Feb 2023 45,310 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 41,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 38,256 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 38,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 30,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 27,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,159 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,951 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 17,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 14,072 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 10,839 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 VXE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN10 VXE?

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What year was BN10 VXE registered?

BN10 VXE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2010.

Is BN10 VXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN10 VXE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN10 VXE have outstanding finance?

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