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SX10 BMO

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,917 mi
Last recorded79,917 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX10 BMO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2025 79,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

abs lamp intermittent on

corrosion to underside of vehicle

damage to front bumper

damage to o/s/r door

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2024 75,571 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,311 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

front brakes noisy

n/s rear sill corroded

travel h/brake

Fail 26 Apr 2023 72,311 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

front brakes noisy

n/s rear sill corroded

travel h/brake

Pass 6 May 2022 68,525 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 68,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 63,831 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 60,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 49,937 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,169 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 44,169 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off welds (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear high level brake light inop

Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,291 miles

Nearside Front Drop Link Wearing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,904 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,752 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 13,512 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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SX10 BMO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SX10 BMO, 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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SX10 BMO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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