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BT10 MFX

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,106 mi
Last recorded39,106 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 MFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 39,106 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 39,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 35,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 31,634 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 28,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front / offside rear covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 28,011 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front / offside rear covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 26,082 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 26,077 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 24,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 23,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 21,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 19,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Rear Tyres perished/cracking badly

Fail 28 Jul 2017 19,918 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Rear Tyres perished/cracking badly

Pass 29 Jul 2016 18,791 miles

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

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly cracked and perrished

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2015 17,349 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly cracked and perrished

Pass 6 Aug 2014 16,202 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perrished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Aug 2013 14,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 14,228 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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BT10 MFX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT10 MFX, 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 BT10 MFX registered?

BT10 MFX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 August 2010.

Is BT10 MFX safe to buy?

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