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CA10 BXL

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,246 mi
Last recorded81,246 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 BXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 81,246 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine -- at oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake close to max travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 81,246 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine -- at oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake close to max travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,924 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Weld broken on front support (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hand brale lever close to max travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 69,923 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Weld broken on front support (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hand brale lever close to max travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,176 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front support arm/bar loose on exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine some evidence of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear plate (0.1 (b))

Hand brake lever near max travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wall has some damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 51,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm top cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner bellow clip loose, causing bellow to come adrift on lock (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner bellow clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front support arm/bar loose on exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine some evidence of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear plate (0.1 (b))

Hand brake lever near max travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wall has some damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,287 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Some wear on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre has some wear on inner tread

Fail 7 Dec 2020 40,287 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Some wear on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre has some wear on inner tread

Pass 18 Jun 2019 26,973 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 21,931 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 13,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 11,573 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 9,229 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 7,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 5,089 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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CA10 BXL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA10 BXL, 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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CA10 BXL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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