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A2 DKP

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,841 mi
Last recorded78,841 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 DKP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 78,841 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 69,308 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,568 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 51,607 miles

Rear axle corrosion-springs corrosion.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 48,666 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 48,666 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,877 miles

Axle corrosion.

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corrosion.

Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,931 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 40,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 36,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.79MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.96MM WEARING EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.76MM WEARING EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.50MM WEARING EDGES (4.1.E.1)

REAR AXLE HEAVY CORROSION

coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,345 miles

Oil leak ()

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Jun 2016 33,345 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jun 2015 28,046 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 21,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr tyre perishing accross tread

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 12 Jun 2014 21,684 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)

nsr tyre perishing accross tread

Pass 6 Jun 2013 15,590 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 15,590 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A2 DKP is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A2 DKP, 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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A2 DKP is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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