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DY10 MKC

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

30,041 mi
Last recorded30,041 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 30,041 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 30,041 miles

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

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

oil leak??

Pass 4 Sep 2024 26,137 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 22,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 19,134 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 19,130 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 19,108 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 18,842 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 18,211 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 18,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,038 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 17,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,832 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 14,162 miles

nsr tyre damage to outer wall advise replacement 165 60 14

osr tyre slight cracing in wall

Fail 17 Feb 2014 14,161 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nsr tyre damage to outer wall advise replacement 165 60 14

osr tyre slight cracing in wall

rear brakes noisy when applied

Pass 11 Feb 2013 10,705 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 MKC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DY10 MKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY10 MKC registered?

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

Is DY10 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY10 MKC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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