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ML10 DFK

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,816 mi
Last recorded89,816 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 DFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 89,816 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 88,461 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 85,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 81,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 81,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,671 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 76,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,742 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,223 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,945 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 65,943 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,122 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 47,030 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,308 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 30,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 24,177 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drum brakes on the rear, brakes to be checked

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,177 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

drum brakes on the rear, brakes to be checked

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s wiper split but still clearing screen

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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ML10 DFK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML10 DFK, 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 ML10 DFK registered?

ML10 DFK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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