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MK10 XNG

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,042 mi
Last recorded60,042 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 XNG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 60,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Top mount Slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2024 53,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 53,826 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 49,926 miles

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

Coolant below min

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 49,926 miles

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

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

Coolant below min

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 47,949 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides top mounts slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 47,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides top mounts slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 46,098 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts and rear (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly misshaped

hand brake travel quite high

Pass 19 Feb 2020 44,377 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,725 miles

EXHAUST SUPPORT MOUNTING BROKE

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNTING (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush FRONT TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 41,725 miles

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

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

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

EXHAUST SUPPORT MOUNTING BROKE

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNTING (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush FRONT TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

PARK BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 39,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 39,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,502 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,454 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 14,794 miles

unable to check nearside front and rear seat belts because baby seats fitted

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 XNG is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XNG, 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 XNG is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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