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DG10 MFK

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,868 mi
Last recorded47,868 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 MFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 47,868 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 47,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed PLY [165/60/14] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed PLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 44,484 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken off due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front n/s and o/s strut top mounts have play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking at outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 41,390 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket broken off, still supported, flexy section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f suspension top mount has slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2024 41,390 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket broken off, still supported, flexy section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f suspension top mount has slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2023 38,527 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 38,527 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both registration lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 35,753 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 33,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 32,981 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 32,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 30,629 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 27,588 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 24,208 miles

exhaust bracket snapped but system still secure

Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,616 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 13,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 9,724 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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 MFK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG10 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

DG10 MFK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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