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DP10 ADV

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,023 mi
Last recorded47,023 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP10 ADV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 47,023 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 47,023 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 44,291 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 44,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 42,416 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 42,416 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 39,860 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,452 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 28,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 28,061 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant level low

Pass 6 Mar 2019 22,188 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

exhaust front hanger bracket corroded and detatched

Pass 12 Mar 2018 16,273 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 11,282 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,736 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 9,051 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 7,115 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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DP10 ADV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DP10 ADV, 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 DP10 ADV registered?

DP10 ADV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 July 2010.

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The MOT history for DP10 ADV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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