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EJ10 XNU

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

28,907 mi
Last recorded28,907 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 XNU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 28,907 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 27,043 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 24,266 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both(Rear)bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 21,453 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 18,037 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 16,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 16,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 15,390 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 14,537 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 13,370 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 11,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 10,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,110 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 6,439 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 4,341 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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EJ10 XNU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XNU, 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 EJ10 XNU registered?

EJ10 XNU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2010.

Is EJ10 XNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ10 XNU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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