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EA10 FRF

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,446 mi
Last recorded62,446 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 FRF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 62,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded,in arch and where it meets the floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded,in arch and where it meets the floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake reading very low

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 58,550 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 56,098 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 56,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,513 miles

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed

Fail 13 Apr 2023 55,475 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt webbing frayed

Pass 7 Apr 2022 53,697 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 52,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 51,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 51,785 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,138 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,117 miles

Front offside tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Small chip in front screen zone B

Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,711 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,317 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,038 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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EA10 FRF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA10 FRF, 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 EA10 FRF registered?

EA10 FRF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 April 2010.

Is EA10 FRF safe to buy?

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