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MF10 ZWT

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,004 mi
Last recorded175,004 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF10 ZWT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 175,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to nearside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 161,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 146,937 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 132,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to near side rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 116,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 96,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,722 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 84,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 83,075 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 83,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,012 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake has slight low effort

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 82,008 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear parking brake has slight low effort

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,087 miles

Front exhaust mounting in poor condition

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2017 68,085 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front exhaust mounting in poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 57,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,833 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 45,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,577 miles

ADVISE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SNAPPED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,228 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 25,228 miles

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

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 ZWT is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWT, 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 MF10 ZWT registered?

MF10 ZWT is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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