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FM10 BWX

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,013 mi
Last recorded76,013 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM10 BWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 76,013 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,812 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 69,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 59,971 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 59,968 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 48,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,647 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,591 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 16,452 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 11,709 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 6,635 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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FM10 BWX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FM10 BWX, 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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What year was FM10 BWX registered?

FM10 BWX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is FM10 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM10 BWX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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