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EJ10 JPY

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,630 mi
Last recorded72,630 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 JPY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 72,630 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2026 72,630 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 67,296 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 63,085 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 58,851 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 54,113 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 54,112 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 49,783 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 49,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,552 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 46,552 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,141 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,653 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,544 miles

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

front mounting on exhaust weld broken

Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,040 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,550 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,374 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,598 miles

both front wiper blades split

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EJ10 JPY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ10 JPY, 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 EJ10 JPY registered?

EJ10 JPY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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