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RJ10 FTN

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,434 mi
Last recorded105,434 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 FTN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 105,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Bonnet secondary retaining catch deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS & OS ()

Pass 19 Jul 2024 98,493 miles

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))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 98,493 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 91,762 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 91,762 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,280 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 85,274 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,318 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Partly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip outside zone A less than 40 mm in diameter. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD 2 MM ! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 76,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint flange has hole and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Partly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip outside zone A less than 40 mm in diameter. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD 2 MM ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,450 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Jul 2019 70,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jun 2018 64,012 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 64,012 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front pads low

Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,047 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,630 miles

both front tyres vary low on inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2016 46,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres vary low on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2015 38,004 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,004 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,920 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 21,186 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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RJ10 FTN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RJ10 FTN, 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 RJ10 FTN registered?

RJ10 FTN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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