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MJ10 THZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,039 mi
Last recorded76,039 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 THZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 76,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Jun 2026 76,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2025 74,561 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 72,949 miles

all four tyres cracked perished no cords

Pass 30 Jun 2023 71,360 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 71,357 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 69,224 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2022 69,224 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 67,943 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 64,580 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 64,580 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,544 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,708 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 51,262 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,111 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 43,111 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 36,076 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 36,076 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 28,695 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 28,695 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 20,824 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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MJ10 THZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 MJ10 THZ, 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 THZ registered?

MJ10 THZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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