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PJ10 ZFB

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,009 mi
Last recorded66,009 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 ZFB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 66,009 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 63,381 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 63,381 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 57,795 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 57,793 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 57,772 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 50,694 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 46,467 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 45,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/70/13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2021 40,471 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 39,564 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 39,267 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding

oil leak

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,090 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,334 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 38,334 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,032 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,658 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre Inside edge worn

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Offside Front Tyre inside Edge worn

Pass 7 May 2014 29,292 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 22,931 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 ZFB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB registered?

PJ10 ZFB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 May 2010.

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