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DG10 LTJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,318 mi
Last recorded124,318 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 LTJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 124,318 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short from cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

oil on min

Pass 10 Apr 2025 121,245 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 121,239 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 117,593 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 111,090 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 106,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 98,061 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 98,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,176 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 94,174 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,617 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 85,617 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,294 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak Sump is corroded ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 69,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edges of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edges of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak Sump is corroded ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,555 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 52,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2016 37,755 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front windscreen washer poor

Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,694 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 16,850 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)

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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DG10 LTJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DG10 LTJ, 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 DG10 LTJ registered?

DG10 LTJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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