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FV10 CJZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

254,153 mi
Last recorded254,153 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 CJZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 254,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 248,012 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 238,317 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 238,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 220,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 220,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 204,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 186,649 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 168,075 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 167,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 143,744 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 143,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 118,555 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,914 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,031 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,216 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,962 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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FV10 CJZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV10 CJZ, 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 FV10 CJZ registered?

FV10 CJZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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