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PK10 AEJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,672 mi
Last recorded60,672 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK10 AEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 60,672 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 56,714 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 56,708 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 53,015 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 49,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,124 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 46,124 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 43,213 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 43,213 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,910 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 41,782 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,292 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 36,022 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 32,092 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 32,092 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2016 28,817 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2016 28,817 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 24,866 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 19,648 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 14,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PK10 AEJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK10 AEJ, 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 PK10 AEJ registered?

PK10 AEJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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