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RO10 ZJY

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,512 mi
Last recorded39,512 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 ZJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 39,512 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2026 39,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 29,697 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2024 16,852 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 16,761 miles

All four tyres perished / cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2024 16,761 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All four tyres perished / cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2023 16,469 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 16,469 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 16,360 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 16,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 15,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 15,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 13,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,645 miles

front exhaust pipe mount has come adrift

Pass 24 Apr 2017 10,262 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 9,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 7,666 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 6,156 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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Pass 25 Apr 2013 4,523 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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RO10 ZJY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZJY, 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 RO10 ZJY registered?

RO10 ZJY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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The MOT history for RO10 ZJY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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