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WJ10 CWZ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,209 mi
Last recorded88,209 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 CWZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 88,209 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 85,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 82,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 78,826 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mounting slight play

Offside Front suspension top mounting slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,362 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 70,642 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,204 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 67,205 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,602 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 56,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,692 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken but still supporting exhaust system

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,364 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,087 miles

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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WJ10 CWZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ10 CWZ, 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 WJ10 CWZ registered?

WJ10 CWZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2010.

Is WJ10 CWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ10 CWZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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