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OY10 ULX

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,597 mi
Last recorded105,597 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 ULX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 105,597 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 105,594 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2024 100,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 96,810 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 91,067 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,365 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 86,365 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 81,753 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 77,473 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 77,473 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 74,796 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 74,796 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 71,130 miles

Battery not fully secure

Exhaust front pipe hanger broken

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 71,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Battery not fully secure

Exhaust front pipe hanger broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a temporary repair in outer shoulder

Pass 5 May 2016 66,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,080 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,708 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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OY10 ULX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OY10 ULX, 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 OY10 ULX registered?

OY10 ULX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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