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PJ10 ZFH

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,922 mi
Last recorded20,922 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 ZFH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 20,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 19,975 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 19,094 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 19,094 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 18,445 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 17,569 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 17,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 16,654 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 15,501 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 13,434 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 13,372 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 12,473 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 9,850 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 8,211 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 8,211 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 5,816 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 2,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 2,587 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 ZFH is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White 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 ZFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ10 ZFH registered?

PJ10 ZFH is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2010.

Is PJ10 ZFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ10 ZFH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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