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FY10 BMV

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,615 mi
Last recorded92,615 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 BMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 92,615 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 92,605 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2025 89,905 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 87,128 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,289 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,419 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs have a lip formed on both inner and outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,659 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 76,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 73,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,909 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 69,907 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,450 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 62,411 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,488 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 58,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,111 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,395 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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FY10 BMV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FY10 BMV, 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 FY10 BMV registered?

FY10 BMV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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