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AO10 YFC

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,600 mi
Last recorded76,600 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 YFC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,600 miles

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

Sump is corroding

power steering fluid leak

Fail 12 Oct 2021 76,591 miles

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

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

Sump is corroding

power steering fluid leak

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,064 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 66,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened webbing badly cut/frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tyres worn on inner edges / advise tracking?

Pass 15 May 2019 52,717 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 52,717 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 47,846 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 47,846 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 40,759 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 32,298 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 32,298 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 24,868 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 24,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 17,582 miles

exhaust front bracket corroded and half broken but still secure

nearside inner c.v clip insecure, oozing grease

Pass 3 May 2013 9,215 miles

Nearside driveshaft inner gaiter oozing grease

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YFC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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