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FM10 BWY

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,048 mi
Last recorded12,048 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 12,048 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 12,017 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 10,923 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 9,985 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 9,247 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 9,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 8,117 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 7,211 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 6,402 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 6,239 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 5,892 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 5,521 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 5,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 4,086 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 BWY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BWY, 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 FM10 BWY?

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What year was FM10 BWY registered?

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

Is FM10 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM10 BWY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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