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WJ10 CXS

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,765 mi
Last recorded133,765 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 CXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 133,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake travels too high

Fail 17 Nov 2023 133,761 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake travels too high

Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald edges(155/70R13) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread(ON LIMIT) + bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake minimum efficiency only just met(18%)

Pass 15 Oct 2021 123,110 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 123,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,528 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,893 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 113,141 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 93,159 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2017 93,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,980 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cracking (2.4.G.2)

very slight cracking within tread pattern of nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,846 miles

offside rear tyre cracking around tread

Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,074 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on both edges

neaside rear tyre cracked but not exposing cord

offside front tyre wearing low on both edges

offside rear tyre cracked but not exposing cord

Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,074 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 23,622 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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 CXS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WJ10 CXS, 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 CXS registered?

WJ10 CXS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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