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EA10 WGC

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,826 mi
Last recorded99,826 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 WGC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 99,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2021 97,733 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear sill corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall has extensive wear, it is strongly advised that it is replaced

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn bald on inside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective alloy wheel in boot ()

body appears to have had repairs made close to offside rear upper seat belt mounting and offside rear suspension component mounting.

non fused wire entering car through the bulkhead

service brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 27 Aug 2021 97,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions full size steel spare, tyre also cracked (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn bald on inside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear sill corroded

Spare tyre defective alloy wheel in boot ()

body appears to have had repairs made close to offside rear upper seat belt mounting and offside rear suspension component mounting.

non fused wire entering car through the bulkhead

service brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm cracked and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion on offside sill

Fail 29 Aug 2020 95,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm cracked and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 92,329 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has wear to its inner sidewall

body appears to have had repairs made close to offside rear upper seat belt mounting and offside rear suspension component mounting.

Fail 4 Sep 2019 92,329 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has wear to its inner sidewall

body appears to have had repairs made close to offside rear upper seat belt mounting and offside rear suspension component mounting.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 92,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe joint and rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear seat belt twisted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 88,113 miles

body appears to have had repairs made close to offside rear upper seat belt mounting and offside rear suspension component mounting.

front exhaust mounting is missing.

Fail 22 Jun 2018 88,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

body appears to have had repairs made close to offside rear upper seat belt mounting and offside rear suspension component mounting.

front exhaust mounting is missing.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,218 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

exhaust front bracket missing, but exhaust still adequately supported at this stage.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,508 miles

Offside Rear seat belt twisted but still operational

Fail 14 Jun 2016 63,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear seat belt twisted but still operational

Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,638 miles

light scraches on the windscreen

front exhaust mount missing

Oil leak

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

both outer sills damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2015 51,638 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

both outer sills damaged

front exhaust mount missing

light scraches on the windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,269 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damaged body,rear end

front exhaust mount missing

o/s/r outer sill rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2014 38,269 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damaged body,rear end

front exhaust mount missing

o/s/r outer sill rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2012 18,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear chassis onto boot floor has under gone some repair

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 WGC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EA10 WGC, 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 WGC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 May 2010.

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