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FH10 BUF

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,523 mi
Last recorded122,523 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH10 BUF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2024 122,523 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 43kgf recorded (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect due to layout (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Obstruction on Rear Seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 108,922 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 108,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 103,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 98,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 98,543 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 94,605 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,871 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 89,871 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,441 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,352 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,007 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,246 miles

both front tyres are wearing low

front pads wearing thin

Fail 4 Jun 2015 54,246 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres are wearing low

front pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,756 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,058 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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FH10 BUF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH10 BUF, 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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FH10 BUF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2010.

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