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MM10 BZO

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,263 mi
Last recorded72,263 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM10 BZO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 72,263 miles

165/65x14 tyres fitted to front axle 165/60x14 tyres fitted to rear axle

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring split (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small cut in tread, not to cords and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 72,263 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

165/65x14 tyres fitted to front axle 165/60x14 tyres fitted to rear axle

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring split (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small cut in tread, not to cords and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 65,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 65,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 58,399 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 54,079 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 54,079 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2020 50,938 miles

both front tyres at 2mm tread depth.

brake pedal rubber deteriorating on lower corner

front brake disks lipped

front exhaust support bracket weld failed but maintains the supporting arrangement

hand brake high

nearside front lower ball joint boot significantly perishing but sufficient to maintain the sealing arrangement

offside front drop link lower boot twisted

offside front seat belt fraying on webbing but not sufficient to effect structural strength

Fail 23 Aug 2020 50,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres at 2mm tread depth.

brake pedal rubber deteriorating on lower corner

front brake disks lipped

front exhaust support bracket weld failed but maintains the supporting arrangement

hand brake high

nearside front lower ball joint boot significantly perishing but sufficient to maintain the sealing arrangement

offside front drop link lower boot twisted

offside front seat belt fraying on webbing but not sufficient to effect structural strength

Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,810 miles

brake pedal rubber worn in bottom corner but not effecting operational effectiveness

exhaust central support bracket weld failed but still maintaining the support arrangement

offside front seat belt webbing fraying but not structurally impaired

offside front tyre depth at 3mm tread

Fail 18 Aug 2019 45,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn in bottom corner but not effecting operational effectiveness

exhaust central support bracket weld failed but still maintaining the support arrangement

offside front seat belt webbing fraying but not structurally impaired

offside front tyre depth at 3mm tread

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 40,523 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 34,396 miles

Rear child seats n/s o/s

Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,691 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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 21,993 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO O/S N/S REAR

Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/sn/s front tyres worn on inner tred

Fail 27 Aug 2014 16,876 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/sn/s front tyres worn on inner tred

Pass 27 Jul 2013 11,477 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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MM10 BZO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MM10 BZO, 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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MM10 BZO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2010.

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