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DY10 BFJ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,170 mi
Last recorded50,170 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 BFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 50,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 47,392 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 44,170 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 41,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,852 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 37,849 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 35,895 miles

Front exhaust mount broken weld

Fail 16 Feb 2021 35,895 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front exhaust mount broken weld

Pass 28 Feb 2020 34,273 miles

slight corrosion inner sills

Fail 28 Feb 2020 34,273 miles

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

slight corrosion inner sills

Pass 9 Feb 2019 31,015 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 29,008 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,769 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,440 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 19,398 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,863 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 13,754 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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DY10 BFJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc 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 DY10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY10 BFJ?

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What year was DY10 BFJ registered?

DY10 BFJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2010.

Is DY10 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY10 BFJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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