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PJ10 WVK

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,539 mi
Last recorded14,539 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 WVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 14,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 14,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 14,405 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 14,936 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 14,195 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 14,195 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure front pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 14,135 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 13,904 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 13,889 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 13,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 12,927 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

oil leak o/s of engine

Pass 6 Sep 2016 12,259 miles

oil leak o/s of engine

Pass 7 Sep 2015 11,647 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

o/s front & o/s rear tyres starting to perish treads to sidewalls

Pass 28 Aug 2014 9,856 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 7,893 miles

Oil leak

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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PJ10 WVK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ10 WVK, 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 PJ10 WVK registered?

PJ10 WVK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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