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EFZ 1484

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,374 mi
Last recorded77,374 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 1484
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 77,374 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 77,374 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 64,022 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,357 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 35,132 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 20,726 miles

Wheel caps fitted, brake pads not visible

Fail 15 Mar 2021 20,720 miles

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

Wheel caps fitted, brake pads not visible

Pass 13 Feb 2020 17,706 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 17,706 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 15,847 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 15,847 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 13,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2017 12,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Fail 21 Feb 2017 12,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2016 10,534 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 8,057 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 8,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 6,345 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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EFZ 1484 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 66.7%.

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 EFZ 1484, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFZ 1484 registered?

EFZ 1484 is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 November 2010.

Is EFZ 1484 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFZ 1484 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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