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FR10 EKP

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,563 mi
Last recorded81,563 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR10 EKP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,563 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 80,300 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft cv gaiter has slight weep of grease

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 79,343 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OS mirror unit loose.

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

Tyre obviously under inflated Both front. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 76,766 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,911 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 70,925 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 62,540 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 57,080 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,130 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,124 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Nearside Front Tyre bald on very outer edge

Offside Front Tyre bald on very inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracking outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2016 38,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,142 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,830 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,115 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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FR10 EKP is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FR10 EKP, 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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FR10 EKP is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 July 2010.

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