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BV10 ZKX

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,775 mi
Last recorded62,775 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 ZKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 62,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear join. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 57,472 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 57,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 54,908 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 54,908 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2024 54,902 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 48,312 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 48,312 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 48,312 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,915 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,849 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,813 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 38,813 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 33,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 27,945 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 22,609 miles

29% rear brake imbalance

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,bald on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit,bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear service and parking brake readings slightly low.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 18,729 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 18,648 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,883 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 10,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 10,318 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 4,016 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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BV10 ZKX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

BV10 ZKX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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