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FT10 YKZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,662 mi
Last recorded92,662 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 YKZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2025 92,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust leaking on joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 85,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,848 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 72,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 65,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 64,039 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has movement when unloaded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 59,235 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust bracket is held on with jubilee clip

Pass 15 May 2018 50,204 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 18 May 2017 44,180 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 18 May 2017 44,177 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 26 May 2016 39,648 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 34,409 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 27,527 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,103 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 22,103 miles

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

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

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 YKZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

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

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