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SW10 EZK

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,788 mi
Last recorded66,788 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 EZK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 66,788 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 65,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive inner, moderate leaks but not meeting Mot fail criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 65,030 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure Bracket fractured & flexy joint heavily worn, (rear exhaust tailpipe brackets heavily corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive inner, moderate leaks but not meeting Mot fail criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 52,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 36,193 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 36,189 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 21,597 miles

Front ball joint boots cracking slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 14,142 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres cracking

offside front anti roll bar link boot slightly deteriorated

offside front lower suspension ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2020 13,435 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 12,264 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 11,522 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 9,927 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 8,552 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 6,765 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 5,353 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 5,353 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 3,976 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 3,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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SW10 EZK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW10 EZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW10 EZK registered?

SW10 EZK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2010.

Is SW10 EZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW10 EZK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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