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BV10 ZLN

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,055 mi
Last recorded72,055 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 ZLN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 72,055 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 72,055 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 72,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 72,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 70,915 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 70,915 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 68,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 53,805 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 53,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 36,694 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 36,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 28,873 miles

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

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 18 Apr 2017 26,051 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 26,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 23,749 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 20,844 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,746 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 13,908 miles

Both front tyre's inside edge worn

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ZLN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BV10 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?

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

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