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DY10 EAC

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,758 mi
Last recorded69,758 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 EAC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 69,758 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 52,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 52,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 41,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL on underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 41,550 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL on underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 35,250 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 30,411 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 30,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 22,941 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 22,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault c211 right rear wheel speed sensor air gap excessive....part of wheel bearing assembly (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure metal mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring/rotor broken. (1.6 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 14,123 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 14,079 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 13,609 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 13,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 12,460 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 11,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 10,711 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear footbrake grabbing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 6,375 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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DY10 EAC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 DY10 EAC, 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 DY10 EAC registered?

DY10 EAC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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