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EA10 OHC

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,951 mi
Last recorded81,951 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 OHC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 81,951 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2025 80,770 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 77,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,183 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 69,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 59,996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 51,851 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 42,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort slightly reduced

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Apr 2019 36,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear body damage

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

Rear tyres perished

engine oil low

Fail 20 Apr 2019 36,770 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear body damage

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

Rear tyres perished

engine oil low

Pass 24 Apr 2018 30,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 30,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 24,098 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 16 Apr 2016 19,296 miles

Nearside Rear Recommend rear brakes are checked , nearside reading little lower than offside

Pass 3 Apr 2015 15,647 miles

all tyres very minor cracking

front plate minor damage

nsr tyre wear on edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 11,496 miles

both rear tyres @ 3mm tread depth

Pass 15 Apr 2013 8,666 miles

hubcaps fitted

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 OHC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OHC, 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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EA10 OHC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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