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BV10 UYA

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,150 mi
Last recorded40,150 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 UYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 40,150 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

OSR body damage

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 39,051 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside and offside rear tyre's perished

Offside rear bumper damage

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 39,051 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside and offside rear tyre's perished

Offside rear bumper damage

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 37,633 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre's perished

Nearside and offside rear tyre's perished

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 37,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyre's perished

Nearside and offside rear tyre's perished

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,090 miles

All tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 36,090 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))

All tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 33,679 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 33,679 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 30,718 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 30,718 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,450 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 29,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 25,427 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 25,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 22,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 19,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mil 155/70r13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mil (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 16,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil 155/70r13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 13,449 miles

both rear tyres are cracking all over tread maybe showing cords 155/70r13

Pass 11 Feb 2014 10,884 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 8,037 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 8,034 miles

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

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

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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BV10 UYA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV10 UYA, 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 BV10 UYA registered?

BV10 UYA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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