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AK10 MKJ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,385 mi
Last recorded70,385 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 MKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 70,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 63,539 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 60,545 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 60,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 57,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,408 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 54,408 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,637 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Guard damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2018 44,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,943 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,502 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 41,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,948 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 20,153 miles

N/S/F tyre has splits to inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,153 miles

N/S/F tyre has splits to inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,352 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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AK10 MKJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK10 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

AK10 MKJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is AK10 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK10 MKJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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