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OU10 ZTN

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,725 mi
Last recorded70,725 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU10 ZTN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 70,725 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust loose, Check clamp. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Looks come from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases looks come from clamp joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 70,721 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust loose, Check clamp. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Looks come from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases looks come from clamp joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,654 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 66,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 61,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 56,463 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 56,019 miles

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

unable to inspect front pads

Fail 15 Feb 2022 56,019 miles

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

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

unable to inspect front pads

Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,237 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 55,172 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front FOOT BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Offside PARK BRAKE EFFIENCY LOW

Offside Rear UNABLE TO ASESS WHEEL BEARING SUFFICIENTLY DUE TO WHEEL ROTATION STIFFNESS

Offside Rear WHEEL STIFF TO ROTATE

Pass 19 Feb 2020 54,331 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 52,748 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting broken but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 52,748 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting broken but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,287 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 14 Feb 2018 42,287 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,958 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 35,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 28,498 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,746 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 18,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 18,790 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,963 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)

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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OU10 ZTN 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 OU10 ZTN, 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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OU10 ZTN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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