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J30 OAD

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

92,651 mi
Last recorded92,651 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 OAD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 92,651 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 92,650 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 88,554 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 88,412 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,971 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 83,971 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,621 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 79,610 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,111 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 77,109 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,883 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 70,882 miles

Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached both upper top mounts has play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,514 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracks on outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2018 64,506 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracks on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,549 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 55,549 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,256 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 45,256 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,535 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,387 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,799 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 29,799 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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J30 OAD is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 J30 OAD, 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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J30 OAD is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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