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WG10 LYW

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,380 mi
Last recorded138,380 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG10 LYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 138,380 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 138,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 132,166 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust mounting deteriorated corrosion underside

Pass 9 Mar 2023 125,757 miles

corrosion underside

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Mar 2022 119,231 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge

o/s/r tyre cracking and split

Fail 23 Mar 2022 119,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre cracking and split

Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,800 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,096 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 109,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,075 miles

Oil leak oil sump corroding ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,592 miles

engine oil leak

power steering leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,209 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,395 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,030 miles

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

n/s cv boot weaping

Fail 18 Jun 2014 59,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s cv boot weaping

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,227 miles

Front wipers smearing

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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WG10 LYW is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG10 LYW, 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 WG10 LYW registered?

WG10 LYW is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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