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RJ10 KXL

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,961 mi
Last recorded126,961 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 KXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 126,961 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 123,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 118,276 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 118,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 112,385 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 105,999 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 105,998 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2021 102,022 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 99,815 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 94,810 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 94,810 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 88,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 78,776 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

Pass 3 May 2016 67,321 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 67,319 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 53,211 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 53,207 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 30 May 2014 41,680 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 28,310 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 KXL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KXL, 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 KXL registered?

RJ10 KXL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 July 2010.

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