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BV10 ZNL

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,376 mi
Last recorded131,376 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 ZNL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 131,376 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 131,376 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 125,612 miles

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

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

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

Oil around engine sump

Oil around rocker cover

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 120,094 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 120,094 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,078 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 113,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 105,920 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 105,920 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 99,568 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 99,566 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silecer loose and centre exhaust holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 93,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 93,121 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 84,135 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 84,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 74,633 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 74,633 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,899 miles

Center exhaust mount corroded but is adequately supported

Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,814 miles

Front wipers poor

Fail 24 Feb 2016 56,814 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers poor

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,445 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,519 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)

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 ZNL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

BV10 ZNL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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