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MK10 EPA

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,819 mi
Last recorded30,819 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 EPA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 30,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 30,043 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 29,174 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 29,174 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 28,510 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

wipers deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2021 28,510 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

wipers deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,160 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,451 miles

Central Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 26,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 x 60 x 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 25,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2018 25,489 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2017 24,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2016 21,340 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 18,614 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 1 Apr 2015 18,614 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 16,647 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 16,647 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,459 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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MK10 EPA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MK10 EPA, 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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MK10 EPA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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