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MJ10 DJY

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,953 mi
Last recorded90,953 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 DJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 90,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 90,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 77,101 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 55,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 55,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 45,612 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 42,092 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 42,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,139 miles

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

Rear Upper brake light in op

Pass 17 May 2019 34,361 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,843 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED

Pass 19 May 2017 26,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 20,818 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 20,569 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,432 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 14,309 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 May 2013 10,667 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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MJ10 DJY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MJ10 DJY, 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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MJ10 DJY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 April 2010.

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