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M30 ESH

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,241 mi
Last recorded98,241 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 ESH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 98,241 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 93,428 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023
Pass 14 Nov 2022 42,198 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 39,802 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 31,028 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 31,008 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 31,008 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 3 May 2017 27,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 23,846 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 23,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,411 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 18,411 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,762 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 12,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 7,874 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

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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M30 ESH is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M30 ESH, 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 M30 ESH registered?

M30 ESH is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is M30 ESH safe to buy?

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