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AK10 UFZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,125 mi
Last recorded109,125 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 UFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 109,125 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 104,615 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 104,615 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 90,271 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 90,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 76,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jul 2023 76,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jul 2022 63,859 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 63,859 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 52,333 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 45,200 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 39,533 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 39,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 31,636 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 31,227 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 28,060 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 24,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 20,735 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,517 miles

slight play in both top mounts

Pass 20 Feb 2013 12,724 miles

front tyres wearing low

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 UFZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UFZ, 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 UFZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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