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KV10 ZDM

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,752 mi
Last recorded104,752 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 ZDM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 104,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 104,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 99,792 miles

All tyres under inflated

Fail 11 Dec 2024 99,792 miles

All tyres under inflated

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 93,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 93,830 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 90,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 90,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently safety catch defective (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,409 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 87,407 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake long

Fail 5 Jan 2021 84,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake long

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,763 miles

crack in screen but not in drivers view

handbrake slightly long

Fail 3 Jul 2019 72,763 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (165/60/14) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (165/60/14) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

crack in screen but not in drivers view

handbrake slightly long

Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake long

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 55,114 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,521 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,703 miles

nearside door mirror cover missing

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,206 miles

n/s door mirror casing missing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads appear low

n/s door mirror casing missing

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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KV10 ZDM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KV10 ZDM, 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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KV10 ZDM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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