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DU10 TSX

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,507 mi
Last recorded80,507 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 TSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 80,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 80,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 78,441 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 78,441 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 75,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight lift in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 20 Feb 2023 73,016 miles

play in both front suspension top mounts when weight lifted off the suspension system

Fail 20 Feb 2023 73,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

play in both front suspension top mounts when weight lifted off the suspension system

Pass 5 Mar 2022 68,889 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 68,826 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,694 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 62,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,041 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,085 miles

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

Front exhaust support bracket broken

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes grabbing on

Fail 19 Feb 2018 43,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes grabbing on

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,789 miles

Rear both tyres perished

Rear wiper worn

Fail 25 Feb 2017 37,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perished

Rear wiper worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,120 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 30,120 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

osf tyre worn on edge and on legal limit

Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,835 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,180 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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DU10 TSX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DU10 TSX, 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 DU10 TSX registered?

DU10 TSX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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