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AJ10 XJN

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,590 mi
Last recorded61,590 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 XJN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 61,590 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 61,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 57,845 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 57,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 54,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 52,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 49,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 47,620 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 47,620 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 45,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 45,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,562 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 43,562 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,991 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 37,715 miles

Rear both tyres cracking

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,480 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 7 May 2015 31,442 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 31,442 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 26,197 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,406 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 21,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XJN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJN, 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 AJ10 XJN registered?

AJ10 XJN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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