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AK10 UCJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,354 mi
Last recorded98,354 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 UCJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 98,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 91,830 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 91,828 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 84,451 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 96,936 miles

Rear wiper missing

Fail 23 Feb 2023 76,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance to n/s handbrake (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear wiper missing

Pass 7 Feb 2022 70,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 70,034 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 64,519 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,238 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 60,238 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))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,191 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 54,191 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,340 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,591 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 45,561 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,704 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut,with closer inspection maybe to excess.

Nearside Rear tyre nailed and leaking.tyre poor perished and split.

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall has a small circular bulge,with closer inspection maybe to excess.

Offside Rear tyre in one place tread low,tyre maybe going out of shape.

Offside drivers wiper blade poor.

exhaust bracket corroded and broken,exhaust not fully supported.

rear fog lamp switch sticks on some times.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

passenger wiper split almost to excess.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 33,897 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 26,291 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 UCJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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