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ST10 YCZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

59,507 mi
Last recorded59,507 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 YCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 59,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2026 59,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 59,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill panel by rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 54,507 miles

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 54,412 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 51,186 miles

Front sub frame corroded

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 51,180 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 47,585 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 43,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 40,765 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 40,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 39,364 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 36,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 36,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,342 miles

offside front tyre feathering.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 33,341 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre feathering.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 30,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front top mounts creek.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 30,735 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front top mounts creek.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 25,730 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 23,448 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 23,448 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 22,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 YCZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 ST10 YCZ, 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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ST10 YCZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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