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EK10 CKA

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,050 mi
Last recorded103,050 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 CKA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 103,050 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 103,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 96,814 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,713 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 96,713 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))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 92,007 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 92,007 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached front bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 86,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front of sump very rusty leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 86,772 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of sump very rusty leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2020 82,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,116 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 81,116 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,528 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 78,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,392 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 68,392 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,674 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 58,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,658 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 49,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 47,165 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 38,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 25,658 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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EK10 CKA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CKA, 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 CKA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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