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FV10 BUU

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,738 mi
Last recorded59,738 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 BUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 59,738 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,283 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 54,868 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 54,754 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 54,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,104 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 54,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,535 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 53,535 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 52,388 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 52,388 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,340 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 42,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,905 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,340 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 31,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,951 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)

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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FV10 BUU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV10 BUU, 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

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What year was FV10 BUU registered?

FV10 BUU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is FV10 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV10 BUU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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