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RJ10 KXD

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,109 mi
Last recorded106,109 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 KXD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 106,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 106,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 100,600 miles

Central Rear Rear wiper blade torn

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 100,600 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery not fixed in (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box and centre pipe leaking and corroded Need the clap aswell (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Rear wiper blade torn

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 95,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 95,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 88,392 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,210 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp does not hold battery securely (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust front support bracket broken

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 18% efficiency. ADVISE INSPECTION/REPAIR SOON

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Quater panel damaged/distorted

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 82,206 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp does not hold battery securely (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust front support bracket broken

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 18% efficiency. ADVISE INSPECTION/REPAIR SOON

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/pitted/weakened. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Quater panel damaged/distorted

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,710 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 57,699 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,404 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 46,404 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 38,522 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 29,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KXD is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KXD, 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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RJ10 KXD is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2010.

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