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AK10 OBJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,088 mi
Last recorded100,088 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 OBJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 100,088 miles

rear tyres perrished, front tyres close to limit

Fail 18 Mar 2026 100,087 miles

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

rear tyres perrished, front tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2025 89,913 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))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 87,315 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 87,315 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section broken at flexy piece (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 83,544 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,344 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 79,337 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,936 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 75,936 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,280 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 73,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,736 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,385 miles

front exhaust support missing.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,404 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 56,043 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (5.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Play in bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,228 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,759 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,662 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,122 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 OBJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBJ, 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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AK10 OBJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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