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MJ10 VFN

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,562 mi
Last recorded116,562 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 VFN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 116,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 116,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,116 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 104,941 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,206 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 93,206 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,586 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,791 miles

exhaust bracket on exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,533 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 48,113 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 34,612 miles

trims fitted not allowing full visual inspection of brake components

Fail 10 May 2013 34,612 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

trims fitted not allowing full visual inspection of brake components

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 VFN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

MJ10 VFN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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