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SB10 BWV

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,269 mi
Last recorded65,269 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB10 BWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 65,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 58,554 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 58,554 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 54,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 50,489 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 49,125 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,457 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,669 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 39,669 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from sump

Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,692 miles

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,974 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,829 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 22,829 miles

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

EHAUST FRONT SUPPORTED WITH WIRE

Pass 14 Jun 2013 16,743 miles

exhaust mounting support bracket broken at front section

Fail 14 Jun 2013 16,743 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting support bracket broken at front section

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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SB10 BWV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB10 BWV, 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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SB10 BWV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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