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FY10 BOF

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,789 mi
Last recorded74,789 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 BOF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 74,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords too limit-suggest replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge too limit-suggest replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake low effort

Pass 22 May 2024 70,461 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 70,461 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 65,158 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 60,388 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2022 60,388 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 58,491 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension top slight play

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front suspension top slight play

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,225 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,644 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 40,644 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,654 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,050 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 22,050 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,273 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 9,332 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 9,332 miles

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

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

four wheel alignment

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 BOF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BOF, 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 BOF registered?

FY10 BOF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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