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AO10 AUJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,153 mi
Last recorded71,153 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 AUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 71,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside&Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 64,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 58,445 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer sill damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,593 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 47,269 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 41,442 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 36,280 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 35,350 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 35,350 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,717 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 30,717 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,924 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,106 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,286 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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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AO10 AUJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AO10 AUJ, 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 AO10 AUJ registered?

AO10 AUJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2010.

Is AO10 AUJ safe to buy?

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