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DU10 TYT

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 TYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 103,127 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 103,127 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 98,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 94,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 90,365 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 85,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front abs ring on drive shaft corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 83,125 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess one of the front brackets deteriated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 83,125 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess one of the front brackets deteriated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 80,374 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket deteriated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,331 miles

Engine sump corroded/leaking oil

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 72,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,129 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 69,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,620 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 65,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,309 miles

Rear wiper split

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres bald inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2015 50,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hand brake travel but has reserve

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres bald inner edge

Rear wiper split

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,553 miles

Weld broken on Front Exhuast system bracket

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,721 miles

Hand Brake travel but still has reserve.

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 TYT is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

DU10 TYT is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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