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SW10 BJK

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,131 mi
Last recorded130,131 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 BJK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 130,131 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 130,129 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 122,468 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2024 122,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 106,628 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,645 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 98,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,524 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded including suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,885 miles

Brake pedal rubber torn

Clutch pedal rubber torn

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight oil leak at engine

Fail 9 Apr 2019 83,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear (5.2.3 (h) (i))

brake pedal rubber torn

clutch pedal rubber torn

coolant level low

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,500 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust flexi section only just holding

Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,500 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust flexi section only just holding

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,636 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 69,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak At sump ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 57,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak at sump

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 57,646 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak at sump

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 45,758 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,547 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 36,547 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,692 miles

exhaust middle section bracket insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2013 28,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle section bracket insecure

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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SW10 BJK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SW10 BJK, 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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SW10 BJK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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