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BT10 YVA

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,059 mi
Last recorded76,059 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 YVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 72,436 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 72,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 68,846 miles

Handbrake effort only just meet requirements Nearside weak

Wipers could be better

Fail 30 Jul 2024 68,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake effort only just meet requirements Nearside weak

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

Wipers could be better

Pass 2 Aug 2023 65,524 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 63,276 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 60,734 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,893 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,183 miles

front brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 23 Sep 2019 55,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative condensation in lamp assembly/full of water (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front brake discs lipped/worn

windscreen wipers performance not tested

Pass 12 Oct 2018 52,646 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 52,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 46,620 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 46,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,984 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 42,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,392 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,506 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 17,576 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 17,123 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,123 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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BT10 YVA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YVA, 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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BT10 YVA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 August 2010.

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