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FN10 JKX

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,213 mi
Last recorded89,213 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN10 JKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 89,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated SPITS GREASE AT SMALL END CLIP (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 89,111 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated SPITS GREASE AT SMALL END CLIP (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 89,301 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket snapped but still holding system securely in place (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low **STRONG ADVISORY** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance across axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front wishbone rear bushs split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2024 89,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front bracket snapped but still holding system securely in place (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low **STRONG ADVISORY** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance across axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front wishbone rear bushs split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 64,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 63,181 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,246 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,910 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,074 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 58,074 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 5,657 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,216 miles

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

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

rear brakes imbalance is on the maximum limit of 30%

Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes imbalance is on the maximum limit of 30%

Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,834 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 48,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,600 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2014 35,351 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2014 35,351 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,329 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 25,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FN10 JKX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FN10 JKX, 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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FN10 JKX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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