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SX10 BMU

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,322 mi
Last recorded38,322 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX10 BMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 38,322 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 36,494 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 34,737 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 34,737 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 33,468 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 32,197 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken and detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 30,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 29,654 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,253 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,896 miles

Windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Jul 2018 24,896 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Jul 2017 21,076 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre tread

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner sidewall cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,142 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 17 Jul 2015 14,935 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 11,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 9,296 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 BMU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SX10 BMU, 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 SX10 BMU registered?

SX10 BMU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2010.

Is SX10 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX10 BMU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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