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DA10 MXJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,433 mi
Last recorded69,433 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA10 MXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 69,433 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 67,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 67,526 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 60,508 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 55,039 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2022 48,394 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,531 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 42,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 38,425 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 32,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 32,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Road wheels to be removed for further brake inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2018 23,160 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 16,363 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 10,645 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 8,437 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 7,194 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 5,708 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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DA10 MXJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DA10 MXJ, 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 DA10 MXJ registered?

DA10 MXJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 August 2010.

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