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KV10 ZDX

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,250 mi
Last recorded161,250 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 ZDX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 161,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 131,134 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 131,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 104,603 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 104,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 99,061 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 89,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 77,114 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 77,114 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,046 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,806 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Fail 28 Mar 2019 59,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,461 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,804 miles

2 front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,393 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,029 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 15 Apr 2013 12,308 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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KV10 ZDX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZDX, 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 KV10 ZDX registered?

KV10 ZDX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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