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EK10 BRX

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,355 mi
Last recorded53,355 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 BRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 53,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded.. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to cylinder corroded.. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to brake cylinder corroded.. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 53,353 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded.. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to cylinder corroded.. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to brake cylinder corroded.. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 47,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 47,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 42,569 miles

Offside Front slight play in upper strut top mount

Rear both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 38,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 38,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,884 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 35,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 34,318 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 32,921 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,151 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 27,248 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 27,248 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 25,000 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 25,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre cracking side walls

Pass 16 May 2016 19,543 miles

Centre Front Exhaust Hanger corroded/broken - sytem adequately supported.

Offside Front scrubbed bald on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2016 19,543 miles

Centre Front Exhaust Hanger corroded/broken - sytem adequately supported.

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front scrubbed bald on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2015 16,856 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 13,489 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 10,273 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 10,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EK10 BRX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EK10 BRX, 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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EK10 BRX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 April 2010.

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