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AJ10 TMU

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,741 mi
Last recorded148,741 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 TMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 148,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 123,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 102,814 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 102,813 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,985 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 83,983 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 75,475 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 75,472 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 68,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 68,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/r13 /75t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,026 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 60,026 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 51,791 miles

Oil leak Engine Oil Sump, Corroded and leaking - recommend replacement ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Cable adjustment or Rear Brake Service required (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 51,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Oil leak Engine Oil Sump, Corroded and leaking - recommend replacement ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Cable adjustment or Rear Brake Service required (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 44,400 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 44,400 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 37,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

First exhaust support snapped.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2014 29,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Fail 7 May 2014 29,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2013 23,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AJ10 TMU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ10 TMU, 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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AJ10 TMU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 May 2010.

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