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A21 KMJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

107,957 mi
Last recorded107,957 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 KMJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 107,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 105,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 99,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 92,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,160 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 89,970 miles

Front tyres wear on inside edges

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 82,733 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 82,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 76,074 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,408 miles

Offside Front and nearside rear tyres slight wear on inside edges

Pass 8 Jun 2018 63,572 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,002 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,929 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,080 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,233 miles

Exhaust front mounting broken

Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,125 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,751 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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A21 KMJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A21 KMJ, 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 A21 KMJ registered?

A21 KMJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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