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ST10 AJU

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,576 mi
Last recorded81,576 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 AJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 81,576 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has play

Nearside outer sill flexing but not corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount has play

Fail 13 Nov 2025 81,575 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened near arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has play

Nearside outer sill flexing but not corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened at bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount has play

Pass 22 Nov 2024 80,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 80,378 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 78,612 miles

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

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION UNDER CAR

Pass 30 Nov 2022 77,206 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 77,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,060 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,714 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,998 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,050 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,186 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,524 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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ST10 AJU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ST10 AJU, 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 ST10 AJU registered?

ST10 AJU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 April 2010.

Is ST10 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST10 AJU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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