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MA10 MZL

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,619 mi
Last recorded72,619 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 MZL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,619 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 71,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 70,355 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 68,850 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,841 miles

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

wheel trims fitted on 3 road wheels,nearside front one missing

Pass 5 Dec 2018 63,606 miles

Nearside Front Slight movement top strut mounting.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 63,604 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Slight movement top strut mounting.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 54,291 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2017 54,283 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2016 44,310 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 44,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,801 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 37,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,549 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 27,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 27,388 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 17,170 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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MA10 MZL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA10 MZL, 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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MA10 MZL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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