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CFZ 4601

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,146 mi
Last recorded81,146 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFZ 4601
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 81,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 75,070 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,565 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 65,070 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 65,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 58,932 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,554 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside body panels damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s

Pass 20 Feb 2018 50,143 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,973 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2017 45,973 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,639 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 39,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,084 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,004 miles

both front tyres edge wear close to legal limit

exhaus bracket broken front

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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CFZ 4601 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 80%.

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 CFZ 4601, 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 CFZ 4601 registered?

CFZ 4601 is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2010.

Is CFZ 4601 safe to buy?

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