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OU10 ZVS

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,830 mi
Last recorded60,830 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU10 ZVS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 60,830 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 60,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 53,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot perishing/cracking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot slightly split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

slight lift and play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 49,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot small pin/split in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 49,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot small pin/split in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 44,435 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 41,382 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 40,464 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily perishing/cracking and getting close to cords being exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 40,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres heavily perishing/cracking and getting close to cords being exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 38,796 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and close to cords, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre side walls/tread pattern perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 38,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and close to cords, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre side walls/tread pattern perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 38,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/cracking in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,907 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 36,907 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front. (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 33,973 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken off

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70R13T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 33,973 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken off

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70R13T (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,069 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 26,250 miles

Child seat fitted

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 22,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,254 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 18,973 miles

Both front tyres tread depth wearing thin on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,973 miles

Both front tyres tread depth wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,744 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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OU10 ZVS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZVS, 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 OU10 ZVS registered?

OU10 ZVS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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