CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN10 YHJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,705 mi
Last recorded89,705 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 YHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 89,705 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 89,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box / join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,360 miles

rear wiper blade defective.

Fail 4 Sep 2024 86,356 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade defective.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,227 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front +both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear sub-frame rusted

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Front tyres has a slight cracks inner side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front lower arm (rear face) bushes deteriorating/perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil spring rusted/corroded

engine oil sump badly rusted/corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 81,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively washer water contaminated/very sludgy not cleaning windscreen properly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible reg plate faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front +both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear sub-frame rusted

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Front tyres has a slight cracks inner side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front lower arm (rear face) bushes deteriorating/perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil spring rusted/corroded

engine oil sump badly rusted/corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 77,811 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear coil spring rusted

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking/perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate faded (0.1 (b))

both front tyres inner side walls has a slight cracks

Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,245 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring badly rusted/corroded

Rear reg plate slightly faded

Fail 4 Sep 2021 75,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper badly split/worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn+tyre bald from the inner side +tyre tread has a serious deep tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring badly rusted/corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear reg plate slightly faded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm.tyre unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 72,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm.tyre unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,093 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 63,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,074 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges bold (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 54,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges bold (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 36,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alternator has worn bearings causing excessive noise from engine.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 27,301 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN10 YHJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ?

You can check the full history of BN10 YHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN10 YHJ registered?

BN10 YHJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is BN10 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN10 YHJ shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN10 YHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN10 YHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.