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FT10 WXL

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,260 mi
Last recorded89,260 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 WXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 89,260 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 89,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 82,336 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 78,778 miles

NSF Daylight inoperative

Pass 21 Dec 2022 70,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,014 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 67,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to front flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear flexi to cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to front flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear flexi to cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 60,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to front flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear flexi to cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to front flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear flexi to cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,538 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust bracket corroded (repaired with jubilee clip)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,910 miles

Exhaust centre pipe mounting deteriorated

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2018 48,866 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust centre pipe mounting deteriorated

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,957 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,726 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,503 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

plastic fuel tank has repairs to it but not leaking at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2015 35,503 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aftermarket non statutory centre seat belt may not be OE compliant

plastic fuel tank has repairs to it but not leaking at time of test

centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,065 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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FT10 WXL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FT10 WXL, 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 FT10 WXL registered?

FT10 WXL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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