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FE10 RBZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,962 mi
Last recorded77,962 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 RBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 77,962 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 77,960 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 77,958 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 72,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 59,444 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 59,444 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 56,454 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 56,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 49,491 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 49,491 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,257 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 44,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2020 37,747 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 33,502 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 33,490 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 33,027 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 28,773 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 24,044 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 18,647 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 15,215 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 11,984 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres starting to perish

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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FE10 RBZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE10 RBZ, 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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What year was FE10 RBZ registered?

FE10 RBZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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