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BV10 ZLU

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,504 mi
Last recorded99,504 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 ZLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 99,504 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 90,025 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,121 miles

exhaust centre pipe hanging bracket is broken

Fail 22 Feb 2019 77,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre pipe hanging bracket is broken

Pass 24 Feb 2018 64,743 miles

exhaust centre pipe bracket snapped but system still secure

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2018 64,743 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust centre pipe bracket snapped but system still secure

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,889 miles

exhaust centre pipe hanger broken

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,679 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,574 miles

nsf wiper blade rubber split at one end

Pass 1 Mar 2014 26,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,980 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 ZLU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV10 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

BV10 ZLU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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