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AK10 ZYS

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,339 mi
Last recorded87,339 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 ZYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 87,339 miles

Nearside Front MacPherson strut top mounting has slight play/movement.

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

Offside Front MacPherson strut top mounting has slight play/movement.

Pass 17 Apr 2025 81,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper McPherson strut top mounting has slight play.

Offside Front Upper McPherson strut top mounting has slight play.

Fail 11 Apr 2025 81,517 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing near flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper McPherson strut top mounting has slight play.

Offside Front Upper McPherson strut top mounting has slight play.

Pass 10 Apr 2024 74,712 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 74,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear adjacent to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear adjacent to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,731 miles

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

Slight play in both front shock absorber top mountings.

Pass 30 Mar 2022 65,960 miles

Front Slight play in both front suspension McPherson strut top mountings.

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 worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 60,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 60,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 55,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,492 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,711 miles

Front exhaust bracket adrift but exhaust system is supported,

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer and inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2017 40,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer and inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,723 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

slight oil leak (sump)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,073 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 26,172 miles

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

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

n/s/front and n/s/rear tyres are worn low at 2.5mm

Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,838 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 ZYS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZYS, 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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What year was AK10 ZYS registered?

AK10 ZYS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 April 2010.

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