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BU10 ZKA

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,225 mi
Last recorded48,225 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU10 ZKA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 48,225 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 45,053 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 42,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,442 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 38,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 34,779 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 31,417 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 31,417 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 28,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GENERAL TREAD AREAS CRACKING / WEATHERED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 24,666 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2017 21,356 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 21,356 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 16,954 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,352 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 12,486 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 9,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 7,024 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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BU10 ZKA 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 BU10 ZKA, 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

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What year was BU10 ZKA registered?

BU10 ZKA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is BU10 ZKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU10 ZKA 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.

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