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AK10 WHU

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,168 mi
Last recorded98,168 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 WHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 98,168 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 98,168 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,262 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 89,257 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))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 85,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 3 Dec 2021 85,105 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 10 Dec 2020 75,995 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 74,157 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,652 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,651 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 29 Aug 2018 59,359 miles

minor weep of oil from porous, corroded sump

Fail 28 Aug 2018 59,359 miles

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

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

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

minor weep of oil from porous, corroded sump

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,392 miles

exhaust bracket broken but system is still suported

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,752 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,049 miles

Front exhaust braket broken, but still supported

Fail 24 Mar 2014 30,199 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,199 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,060 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 WHU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WHU, 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 WHU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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