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WK10 YFS

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,043 mi
Last recorded146,043 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 146,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light full of water

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 120,456 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 93,611 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and rear exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket detached but still suporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 16560x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 93,611 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))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and rear exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket detached but still suporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 16560x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,970 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked but not effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 87,970 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked but not effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,611 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked but not effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,599 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,379 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,140 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 63,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit the n\s rear tyre has cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 63,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit the n\s rear tyre has cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 52,374 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,395 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 May 2014 26,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 May 2014 26,150 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,231 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 YFS 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 70.6%.

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 WK10 YFS, 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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WK10 YFS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 March 2010.

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