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MJ10 THF

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,628 mi
Last recorded43,628 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 THF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 43,628 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 43,601 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 43,594 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 41,704 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 39,103 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 39,085 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))

Pass 12 May 2022 36,721 miles

All four tyres slight cracking/perishing in-between tread

Pass 12 May 2021 33,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively corroding and slight crack (1.6 (c))

Fail 12 May 2021 33,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively corroding and slight crack (1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 31,452 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 31,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 27,876 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2018 25,115 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 20,765 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 18,777 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 18,777 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 16,795 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 May 2014 13,626 miles

1x exhaust bracket snapped at front

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

Pass 7 May 2013 9,603 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 THF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MJ10 THF, 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 MJ10 THF registered?

MJ10 THF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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