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K8 MLF

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,745 mi
Last recorded47,745 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 MLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 47,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 45,356 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 41,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 41,686 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 37,402 miles

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

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 20 May 2021 32,898 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 30,292 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 24,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 18,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 13,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 11,368 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 9,633 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 7,739 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 5,848 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 5,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K8 MLF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K8 MLF, 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 K8 MLF registered?

K8 MLF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 June 2010.

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