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MF10 DCE

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,678 mi
Last recorded65,678 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF10 DCE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 65,678 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 65,678 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 56,889 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 47,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 47,353 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 47,353 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 47,348 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 47,348 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust front pipe mounting broke away (welded bracket to pipe) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 45,816 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 45,816 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 45,166 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from r v mirror ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 / 70 x 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,556 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,747 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,543 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70 13T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70 13T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,067 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 22,454 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 22,454 miles

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

excess handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre cracking between treads

Fail 12 Feb 2013 16,509 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 16,509 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)

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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MF10 DCE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 MF10 DCE, 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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MF10 DCE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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