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V5 MFK

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,035 mi
Last recorded153,035 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 MFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 153,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2 high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sholder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after joint/flange (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sholder worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on dash

Pass 16 May 2017 137,393 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror held on by tape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts look thin/worn (3.5.1i)

engine light on dash

Fail 3 May 2017 137,127 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts 2 rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror held on by tape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel 16%,just passed (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts look thin/worn (3.5.1i)

engine light on dash

just passed emissions test,CO on fast idle test

Pass 11 May 2016 121,495 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s miorror held with tape

rear wiper split at ends

Fail 29 Apr 2016 121,126 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s miorror held with tape

rear wiper split at ends

Pass 30 Apr 2015 103,759 miles

Engine ligth on dash

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wiper split at ends

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 86,914 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 86,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V5 MFK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V5 MFK, 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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V5 MFK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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