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AK10 MKU

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,141 mi
Last recorded29,141 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 MKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 29,141 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 28,302 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 27,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 26,412 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 26,412 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 25,259 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear parking brake slight grab

Pass 16 Jan 2018 23,860 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,163 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 20,095 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 17,500 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 14,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,687 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 MKU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MKU, 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 MKU registered?

AK10 MKU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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