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CV10 YNJ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,087 mi
Last recorded106,087 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 YNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 106,087 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 106,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 103,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 103,850 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system going into flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 101,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring top cup mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside near Flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 101,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring top cup mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside near Flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 98,216 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 96,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 96,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 95,153 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 92,204 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 84,738 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 84,738 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,699 miles

Bothrear tyres perishing

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,890 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,218 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 61,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Oct 2014 50,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,786 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CV10 YNJ 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 CV10 YNJ, 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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CV10 YNJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 April 2010.

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