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WG10 WZW

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,959 mi
Last recorded76,959 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG10 WZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 76,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 155-70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 72,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 155/70r13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking .155/70r13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 72,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split open leaking grease . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link rod lower ball joint rubber gaiter split open . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 155/70r13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking .155/70r13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 68,189 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracking 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 68,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt jammed wont retract . (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below limit 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracking 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 64,575 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 64,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar rubber boot split open . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 60,163 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 60,163 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount detached from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 54,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (e))

side lights flicker with switch in off position very dimly

Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,344 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 49,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 42,774 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken system still supported

Fail 18 Jan 2019 42,774 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken system still supported

Pass 17 Jan 2018 36,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 31,111 miles

Bonnet primary and secondary safety catches partially seized

Front Wipers smearing screen slightly

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 31,111 miles

Bonnet primary and secondary safety catches partially seized

Front Wipers smearing screen slightly

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 20,636 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,049 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 22,049 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 19,152 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,719 miles

O/S/R Tyre wearing inside edge

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 WZW is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WG10 WZW, 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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WG10 WZW is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 July 2010.

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