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WF10 BFJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

37,705 mi
Last recorded37,705 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF10 BFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 37,705 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 37,704 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 36,193 miles

Front suspension corrosion

Rear axle corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2025 36,192 miles

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

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

Front suspension corrosion

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2024 35,364 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 35,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 31,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 28,721 miles

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

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 28,721 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 27,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 26,439 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,058 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 22,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 18,264 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Mar 2018 18,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Mar 2017 13,847 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2017 13,847 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2016 11,026 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 11,023 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on n/s switched off

movement front top mounts + noise

washers little high + extra nirror

Fail 27 Feb 2015 9,942 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

air bag light on n/s switched off

movement front top mounts + noise

washers little high + extra nirror

Pass 26 Feb 2014 8,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag switched off light on n/s/f

noise n/s/f top mount

Fail 26 Feb 2014 8,462 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag switched off light on n/s/f

noise n/s/f top mount

Pass 22 Feb 2013 6,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage n/s

rear fog sticks

Fail 22 Feb 2013 6,353 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage n/s

rear fog sticks

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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WF10 BFJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WF10 BFJ, 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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WF10 BFJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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