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CUP 98W

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,475 mi
Last recorded24,475 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUP 98W
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 24,475 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 23,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 22,565 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 21,434 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 21,434 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 20,608 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,824 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 19,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 19,360 miles

o/s front disc outer face deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2020 19,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s front disc outer face deteriorating

o/s front tyre cut around the tread, almost deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 25 Mar 2019 18,820 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 18,820 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,435 miles

Offside Front WIND SCREEN WASHER POOR

Fail 27 Mar 2018 18,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front WIND SCREEN WASHER POOR

Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,771 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,840 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 14,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 12,350 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 7,176 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 7,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CUP 98W is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CUP 98W, 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 CUP 98W registered?

CUP 98W is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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