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AO10 KRJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,247 mi
Last recorded49,247 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 KRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 49,247 miles

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

Offside Front Upper play in suspension top mount wheel free

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

Offside Rear brake lag - 28%

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + noisy in operation (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 49,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper play in suspension top mount wheel free

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

Offside Rear brake lag - 28%

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + noisy in operation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 47,151 miles

wipers slightly poor

handbrake lever travel very high

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper play in both suspension top mounts wheel free

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 45,033 miles

Front play in both suspension top mounts wheel free

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres very cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 45,033 miles

Front play in both suspension top mounts wheel free

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres very cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 41,750 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front play in suspension top mount wheel free

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 41,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front play in suspension top mount wheel free

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 37,467 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front play in top suspension mounts wheel free

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag on maximum limit

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 37,467 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front play in top suspension mounts wheel free

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag on maximum limit

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 33,461 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount slight play wheel free

Offside Rear brake lag -28% (max limit - 30%)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 25 Mar 2020 31,601 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front play in both suspension top mounts (wheel free)

Fail 25 Mar 2020 31,601 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front play in both suspension top mounts (wheel free)

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 26,034 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 26,034 miles

rear brake application uneven n/s lag-31% (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,800 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 22,800 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,909 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and very low on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm but no tread on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

items removed from view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,383 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 16,383 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,406 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,535 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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AO10 KRJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO10 KRJ, 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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AO10 KRJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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