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DY10 OVA

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,158 mi
Last recorded110,158 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 OVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 110,158 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lazy

Fail 19 May 2025 110,158 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Parking brake lazy

Pass 10 Feb 2024 103,919 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 103,919 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 91,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 91,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 78,929 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,231 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,428 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 72,428 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,402 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 72,402 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 63,267 miles

sump pan corroded

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 5 Mar 2016 63,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

sump pan corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,261 miles

front registration plate slighty damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,248 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 33,986 miles

front brake pads looked quite low

front exhaust bracket broken

nsf wheel rim distorted

Fail 22 Mar 2013 33,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake pads looked quite low

front exhaust bracket broken

nsf wheel rim distorted

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 OVA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OVA, 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 OVA registered?

DY10 OVA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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