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MU10 SAN

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,238 mi
Last recorded78,238 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU10 SAN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 78,238 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 78,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR MOST, BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 74,101 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 21" & 16" STANDARD BLADES REQUIRED (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 74,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS ABOVE REAR SPRING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 21" & 16" STANDARD BLADES REQUIRED (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 70,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND FUEL TANK ON THE N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 70,276 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND FUEL TANK ON THE N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 66,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 63,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 60,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 60,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 57,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,317 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 45,317 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2016 38,488 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 31,149 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 31,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 23,190 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,835 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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MU10 SAN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MU10 SAN, 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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MU10 SAN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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