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AU10 UUZ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,633 mi
Last recorded31,633 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 UUZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 31,633 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all break ferruls slighty corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all break pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear arch slighty rusty

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear arch slighty rusty

Rear axel slighty corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 31,301 miles

Front and rear suspension components and front subframe and rear axle corroding

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 31,301 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components and front subframe and rear axle corroding

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 30,623 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 30,126 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,641 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,367 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,838 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 28,835 miles

All position lamps not working with ignition switched off. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,157 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r child seat fitted

Offside Rear o/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,512 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,817 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 25,247 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 24,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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AU10 UUZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU10 UUZ, 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 AU10 UUZ registered?

AU10 UUZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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