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SW10 BJX

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,073 mi
Last recorded105,073 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 BJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,073 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 105,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod end insecure onto steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,131 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 92,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front - rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front - rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 78,030 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front - rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 63,741 miles

engine oil sump excessively porus (oil leaking )

front & rear numbers plates slight deterioration (still readable)

Fail 31 May 2019 63,741 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))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres badly worn inner edge & on limit offside rear close to limit

engine oil sump excessively porus (oil leaking )

front & rear numbers plates slight deterioration (still readable)

Pass 9 May 2018 45,759 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to limit & offside worn inner edge

engine oil sump corroded & porus

nearside & offside front brake very slight bind

Fail 9 May 2018 45,759 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to limit & offside worn inner edge

engine oil sump corroded & porus

nearside & offside front brake very slight bind

nearside number plate flickers when tapped

Pass 18 May 2017 34,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main and short sections (3.6.B.2c)

both number plates delaminated

Fail 17 May 2017 34,198 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main and short sections (3.6.B.2c)

both number plates delaminated

Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,398 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre treads badly perrished

front exhaust hanger broken but still supporting exhaust

has child seats fitted in rear preventing a full inspection of rear seatbelts

nearside parking brake effort significantly lower than offside

parking brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 20 May 2016 32,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre treads badly perrished

front exhaust hanger broken but still supporting exhaust

has child seats fitted in rear preventing a full inspection of rear seatbelts

nearside parking brake effort significantly lower than offside

parking brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 22 May 2015 31,107 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 19,593 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2013 14,154 miles

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

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 BJX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BJX, 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 BJX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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