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WK10 XAM

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,325 mi
Last recorded68,325 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK10 XAM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 68,325 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 64,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 64,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective *** Advise Replacement*** 21" blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 58,977 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 54,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 54,314 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 49,100 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,184 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 41,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 35,879 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 35,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 24,766 miles

air bag ns off.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,071 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 16,240 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged,

Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 9,379 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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WK10 XAM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WK10 XAM, 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 WK10 XAM registered?

WK10 XAM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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