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AO10 YFJ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,421 mi
Last recorded120,421 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 YFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 120,421 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 120,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 116,999 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 116,991 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 107,823 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 24 May 2023 96,820 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 96,820 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 86,999 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 86,999 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 77,818 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 69,529 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 60,025 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,497 miles

Front wheel speed sensor rings broken

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

Pass 12 May 2017 49,279 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Oil leak

exhaust knocking

Pass 31 May 2016 48,424 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,903 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,224 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 39,224 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 30,672 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 YFJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO10 YFJ registered?

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

Is AO10 YFJ safe to buy?

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