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DY10 MLJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,294 mi
Last recorded21,294 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 MLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 21,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 20,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 19,664 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 19,663 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 18,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 17,762 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 16,917 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 16,296 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 15,504 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing bad / slight perishing on n/s/r tyre / slight play o/s/f top mount

Pass 13 Mar 2018 14,436 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 13,566 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 11,491 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 9,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 8,117 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 7,091 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 MLJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

DY10 MLJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2010.

Is DY10 MLJ safe to buy?

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