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AV10 FKJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,235 mi
Last recorded54,235 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 FKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 54,235 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 52,999 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 52,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 49,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight lift noted at both front suspension top mounts

Fail 30 Jan 2024 49,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight lift noted at both front suspension top mounts

Pass 4 Mar 2023 46,194 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 46,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 41,981 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,783 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 39,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 37,725 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 34,274 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 31,024 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,126 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 24,556 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,419 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 16,489 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges . minor cracks on o/s/f inner sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2013 12,373 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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AV10 FKJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV10 FKJ, 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 AV10 FKJ registered?

AV10 FKJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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