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M936 WOW

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,578 mi
Last recorded48,578 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM936 WOW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,578 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 48,573 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s/o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 Dated 0312 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 dated 3213 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2025 48,014 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside parking brake weak

Pass 19 Mar 2024 47,365 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 47,360 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 46,863 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 44,851 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 44,160 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 43,402 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 43,402 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,862 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 38,441 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,643 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,885 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 33,885 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,665 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 27,459 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 27,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 21,217 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Jan 2013 21,217 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low

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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M936 WOW is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M936 WOW, 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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M936 WOW is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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