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KW10 UZU

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,656 mi
Last recorded162,656 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW10 UZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 162,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front panel has slight damage

Fail 15 Jul 2026 162,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front panel has slight damage

Pass 25 Jul 2025 152,103 miles

Offside Front body damaged

exhaust started to blow and bracket broken

Fail 25 Jul 2025 152,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front body damaged

exhaust started to blow and bracket broken

Pass 19 Jul 2024 141,068 miles

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

Offside Front wing has slight damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 141,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wing has slight damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 130,654 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Front drivers wing has damage

Offside Rear quarter panel has slight damage

Pass 22 Jul 2022 119,861 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Jul 2022 119,861 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2021 111,608 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 111,608 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,433 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 107,432 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 100,354 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 100,354 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2018 90,425 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 90,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,516 miles

Offside hand brake needs adjusting

sump leaking oil

Fail 20 Jul 2017 79,516 miles

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

Offside hand brake needs adjusting

sump leaking oil

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,698 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 68,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,590 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,947 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 26 Jul 2013 30,087 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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KW10 UZU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KW10 UZU, 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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KW10 UZU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2010.

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