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AO10 XGJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,226 mi
Last recorded75,226 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 75,226 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 75,223 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding ns and os (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil level low

Pass 25 Feb 2025 55,051 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 55,013 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 34,903 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 34,893 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 34,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens taped (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 31,117 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 28,111 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 27,123 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in the top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 26,542 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 25,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 23,269 miles

both rear tyres perishing

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 25 May 2017 20,615 miles

both rear tyres have superficial cracks in tread buy not effecting structure

Pass 26 May 2016 17,458 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,887 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 Apr 2014 12,625 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 12,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 9,671 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 XGJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

AO10 XGJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 May 2010.

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