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EK10 YML

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

57,396 mi
Last recorded57,396 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 YML
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 57,396 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 57,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 53,963 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 51,302 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount needs re welding to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel trims fitted preventing full inspection of brakes

Fail 21 May 2024 51,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount needs re welding to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel trims fitted preventing full inspection of brakes

Pass 7 Jun 2023 49,310 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 49,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 46,656 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system secure

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

Fail 26 May 2022 46,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded (0.1 (d))

Front exhaust bracket broken but system secure

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

brake pedal grinds/pulsate under heavy braking. test aborted

Pass 28 May 2021 43,788 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 25 May 2021 43,775 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Jun 2020 41,374 miles

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

Front exhaust mount corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2020 41,360 miles

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

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

Front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 38,300 miles

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket has broken off

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

Wheel trims fitted hindering view of brakes

Fail 21 May 2019 38,272 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket has broken off

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel trims fitted hindering view of brakes

Pass 16 May 2018 35,884 miles

Offside Front tyre very worn no tread on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2017 31,243 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 31,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

brake fluid level low

Pass 24 May 2016 28,438 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 12,750 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 12,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 4,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 YML 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 YML, 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 YML is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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