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R33 BJC

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,943 mi
Last recorded56,943 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 BJC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 56,943 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 56,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 55,995 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 55,974 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 53,991 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 53,961 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 50,536 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,429 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 48,428 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,143 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 43,191 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,723 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 34,100 miles

Central Front Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,498 miles

Centre exhaust bracket insecure but exhaust itself is not

Pass 20 Sep 2014 23,694 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2014 23,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2013 17,601 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 15,569 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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R33 BJC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 R33 BJC, 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 R33 BJC registered?

R33 BJC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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