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BU10 ZKZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,222 mi
Last recorded166,222 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 166,222 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 166,072 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 159,125 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 28 Feb 2022 153,780 miles

slight corrosion to suspension components

Fail 21 Feb 2022 153,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 5 Feb 2021 150,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 147,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 133,647 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 121,724 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 3 Mar 2018 121,690 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,129 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,498 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 89,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 79,542 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front metal exhaust mountings broken.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,201 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 42,201 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 ZKZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU10 ZKZ, 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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BU10 ZKZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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