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PJ10 YME

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,948 mi
Last recorded64,948 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 YME
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 64,948 miles

Both Front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 64,948 miles

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

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

Both Front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 61,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft c.v boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 6 Apr 2023 55,922 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 55,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 50,320 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 50,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 46,721 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 40,977 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 36,708 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 93,507 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 36,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 32,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 27,159 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 27,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low AJUSTED (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low AJUSTED (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill washer bottle (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 22,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2014 18,202 miles

O/s/r tyre tread cracking/perishing.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2013 12,883 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 YME is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 PJ10 YME, 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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PJ10 YME is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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