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MK10 OPY

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,761 mi
Last recorded138,761 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 OPY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 138,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 135,364 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 135,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 130,559 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 127,113 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 127,113 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 116,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 116,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 104,778 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 99,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 88,769 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 88,769 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,074 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing is tight and twisting the spring

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 78,074 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing is tight and twisting the spring

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,771 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,725 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 65,725 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,683 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 49,477 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,357 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 OPY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 MK10 OPY, 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 OPY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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