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MA10 YMS

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,396 mi
Last recorded157,396 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 YMS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 157,396 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 148,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 140,615 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 131,210 miles

Nearside Rear brake pips corroded

Offside Front brake pips corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2023 131,210 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pips corroded

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

Offside Front brake pips corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 122,717 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 112,528 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 109,809 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 104,135 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 104,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 94,576 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,927 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 83,433 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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 YMS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MA10 YMS, 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 MA10 YMS registered?

MA10 YMS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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