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FR10 MTZ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,910 mi
Last recorded51,910 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR10 MTZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 51,910 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 51,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 48,385 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 44,289 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 41,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 41,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 36,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 34,847 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 31,741 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 28,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 27,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,705 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 15,215 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 12,853 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 MTZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MTZ, 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 FR10 MTZ registered?

FR10 MTZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2010.

Is FR10 MTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR10 MTZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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