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AK10 WRF

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,568 mi
Last recorded66,568 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 WRF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 66,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 66,568 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

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

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 64,093 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Nearside front top suspension mount has slight play in it

Offside front top suspension mount has slight play in it

Rear brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,688 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Nearside front top suspension mount has slight play in it

Offside front top suspension mount has slight play in it

Rear brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Fail 28 Mar 2023 62,687 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))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Nearside front top suspension mount has slight play in it

Offside front top suspension mount has slight play in it

Rear brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2022 61,104 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Nearside front top suspension mount has slight play in it

Offside front top suspension mount has slight play in it

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Pass 17 Mar 2021 59,011 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel left

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Fail 17 Mar 2021 59,011 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel left

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area but not excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,689 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 55,689 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 8 Mar 2019 51,011 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 51,011 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,464 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,747 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,926 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust braket broken

nearside front wheel rim dented

play in nearside front top mount

play in offside front top mount

Fail 30 Mar 2015 29,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust braket broken

nearside front wheel rim dented

play in nearside front top mount

play in offside front top mount

Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

front wipers slightly smearing screen

offside front wiper split slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,848 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 WRF 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 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 WRF, 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 WRF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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