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EJ10 BZC

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,184 mi
Last recorded102,184 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 BZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 102,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF OSR NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front head lamp slightly insecure

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front macpherson strut top bush worn slight play

corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 5 Jul 2024 102,140 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box/Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Delaminated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Seized (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF, OSR & NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insecure/protruding bumper

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play oppose to NSF

Rear under body corroded. (Inner sills, rear axle and suspension components)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x4. (155/70/13) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4. (155/70/13) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 98,197 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 98,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,810 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 94,809 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 91,993 miles

2x rear tyres under 3 mm

center and rear brake pipes rusty n/s and o/s

chip in screen

exhaust rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,502 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 66,090 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,418 miles

2nd airbag turned off

chip in screen

keep check on n/s front tyre depth

Fail 20 Feb 2018 58,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2nd airbag turned off

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

chip in screen

keep check on n/s front tyre depth

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 50,211 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,120 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2015 47,605 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre has cracks but not reached the cords

Pass 31 May 2014 43,697 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 39,007 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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EJ10 BZC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ10 BZC, 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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EJ10 BZC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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