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A18 PCE

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,742 mi
Last recorded59,742 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 PCE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,742 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r brake binding in one spot

Pass 11 Oct 2023 54,435 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 54,435 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 52,436 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 52,142 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 51,449 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,410 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,727 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,419 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 37,419 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 29,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,585 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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 12,475 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2013 7,452 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 7,452 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)

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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A18 PCE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A18 PCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 PCE registered?

A18 PCE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 July 2010.

Is A18 PCE safe to buy?

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