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MW10 KSO

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,778 mi
Last recorded71,778 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW10 KSO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 71,778 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside and nearside track rod end ball joint gaiters perishing.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiters perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight movement in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mounts.

Various suspension components corroding.

Fail 10 Feb 2026 71,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside and nearside track rod end ball joint gaiters perishing.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiters perishing.

Offside front tyre worn down to 2.2mm.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Power steering belt slightly loose.

Slight movement in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mounts.

Various suspension components corroding.

Pass 17 Feb 2025 69,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 69,576 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,116 miles

Offside washer jet slightly misaligned

Fail 12 Feb 2024 65,111 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet slightly misaligned

Pass 9 Feb 2023 61,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

just sufficient fluid from washers to screen

Pass 9 Feb 2022 59,067 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jet slightly misaligned.

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 59,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jet slightly misaligned.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 56,425 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 54,039 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 51,052 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,453 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 48,453 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 44,225 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 44,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,602 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 21,961 miles

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 15 Feb 2013 11,902 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 11,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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MW10 KSO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MW10 KSO, 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 MW10 KSO registered?

MW10 KSO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 July 2010.

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