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AK10 TKZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,284 mi
Last recorded69,284 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 TKZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 69,284 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 66,364 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 66,218 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 62,000 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 57,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate broken from ns (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has many cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 50,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (165/60R14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (165/60R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 46,803 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting bad on inner edge (165/60/14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting bad on inner edge (165/60/14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 46,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v boot splitting

both front tyres 3mm cutting out bad on inner edges[ adv replace] all 4 tyres 3mm / sump pan corroding ./ oil leak

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 1 Feb 2019 41,787 miles

Engine coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake requires adjustments or repairs. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2018 36,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,842 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,410 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen wipers only just clear screen

Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,877 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 12,292 miles

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

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 TKZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TKZ, 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 TKZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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