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BV60 LHJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,140 mi
Last recorded71,140 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 LHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 71,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm,bald on edges,attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0mm,lower on edges,attention advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

travel on parking brake

Pass 27 Nov 2024 67,081 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 67,081 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 62,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 57,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 52,248 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 47,564 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 42,492 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 42,492 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 37,341 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 32,964 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 32,964 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,423 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,953 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,639 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2014 11,496 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 6,815 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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BV60 LHJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV60 LHJ, 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 BV60 LHJ registered?

BV60 LHJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2010.

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