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AK10 KCO

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,584 mi
Last recorded119,584 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 KCO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 119,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 114,160 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.1.3 (g) (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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,995 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,088 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 102,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,903 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 94,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 86,085 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 86,085 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 78,147 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 78,147 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 66,526 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 66,526 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,783 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 53,783 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 42,300 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,626 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 10,543 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 10,543 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 7 May 2013 7,697 miles

Offside Front 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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AK10 KCO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 AK10 KCO, 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 AK10 KCO registered?

AK10 KCO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 May 2010.

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