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PJ60 KFZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,341 mi
Last recorded68,341 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ60 KFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 68,341 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 68,341 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 65,158 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 64,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 55,261 miles

Front Exhaust flexi worn

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 55,050 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi worn

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 45,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 30,816 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 30,816 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 18,364 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 18,312 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 13,166 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 10,129 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 10,129 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 9,652 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 8,249 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 8,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 6,825 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 5,477 miles

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 12 Dec 2013 4,023 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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PJ60 KFZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ60 KFZ, 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 PJ60 KFZ registered?

PJ60 KFZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2010.

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