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PE10 AZX

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,080 mi
Last recorded126,080 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE10 AZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 126,080 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 117,746 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 117,746 miles

Front Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 106,188 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 106,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 95,279 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 95,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2022 86,850 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 80,476 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 74,340 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 74,340 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,787 miles

rear bumper repaired with tape but not likely to cause injury

Fail 13 Mar 2019 65,787 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tailgate won't open

Pass 27 Oct 2018 64,470 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 64,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 61,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,933 miles

front exhaust mounting loose but adequately supported.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,153 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,566 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front side lamps show a predominaty white light ,but have a blue tint

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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PE10 AZX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE10 AZX, 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 PE10 AZX registered?

PE10 AZX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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