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CV60 BFJ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,038 mi
Last recorded88,038 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV60 BFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,038 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Brake disc backplates missing - O/S & N/S

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 87,522 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Inner surfaces poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 87,521 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Inner surfaces poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,893 miles

All major suspension components substantially corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 84,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,820 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 82,820 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 81,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface parking brake poor and just met requirements (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 81,486 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface parking brake poor and just met requirements (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point 1.24mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point 1.49mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 79,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point 1.24mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point 1.49mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 75,048 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 75,048 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,286 miles

Rear brake backing plates starting to rust out

Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,325 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,775 miles

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

O/S/R Binding slightly...

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,078 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 37,078 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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CV60 BFJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV60 BFJ, 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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CV60 BFJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 September 2010.

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