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RO10 ZJV

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,080 mi
Last recorded73,080 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 ZJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 73,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 71,501 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in general to exhaust system.

Pass 15 Sep 2023 68,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,622 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 59,397 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 49,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,629 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 44,629 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,560 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,937 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges, stepped tread tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges, stepped tread tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 27,888 miles

slight free play in near side front shocker top mounting

unable to see front brake pads due to vehicle design

Pass 13 Sep 2014 22,753 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 18,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wipers smear screen slightly

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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RO10 ZJV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO10 ZJV, 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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RO10 ZJV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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