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KM10 TCZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,008 mi
Last recorded107,008 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM10 TCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 107,008 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nsf/osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever has reserve travel

Pass 8 Nov 2024 103,110 miles

Engine oil sump corroded and deformed

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket detached but overall security of the exhaust itself remains in place (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 103,084 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting/bracket corroded and detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,366 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2020 73,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 73,980 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,734 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,447 miles

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

front exhaust mount cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,365 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 52,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge and outer edge worn bald (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,936 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 37,499 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,499 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 29,397 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 22,765 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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KM10 TCZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 KM10 TCZ, 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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KM10 TCZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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