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PJ10 XPC

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,539 mi
Last recorded41,539 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 XPC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 41,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and final pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2024 38,589 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 38,587 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 36,638 miles

underbody and suspension heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2022 34,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 34,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 32,474 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 30,202 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 27,406 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 25,283 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2017 23,136 miles

EXHAUST FRONT BRACKET BROKEN

WIPERS SLIGHTLY SWEARING

Fail 5 May 2017 23,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EXHAUST FRONT BRACKET BROKEN

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES PLUS CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

REAR TYRE'S CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

WIPERS SLIGHTLY SWEARING

Pass 20 May 2016 20,798 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

item removed from drivers view

offside front tyre wearing on inner surface

Pass 22 May 2015 18,066 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 15,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 May 2013 11,737 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2013 11,737 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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PJ10 XPC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

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

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