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EY10 ULE

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,074 mi
Last recorded105,074 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY10 ULE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 105,074 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 101,456 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 101,456 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 99,199 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,659 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 96,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 95,553 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 85,411 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,230 miles

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,774 miles

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Fail 1 Mar 2016 69,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 28 Feb 2015 60,657 miles

oil level on min

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Fail 28 Feb 2015 60,657 miles

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

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

oil level on min

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,364 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 49,364 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,160 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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EY10 ULE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY10 ULE, 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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EY10 ULE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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