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WL10 AWR

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,377 mi
Last recorded140,377 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL10 AWR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 140,377 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X3 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 137,355 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to brake cylinder (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 137,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to brake cylinder (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 128,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to drums & flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2023 127,650 miles

Both rear brake drum back plates corroded

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 125,288 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 123,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension components are corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2020 121,612 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 116,067 miles

advise exhaust mount front

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 103,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,742 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,933 miles

park brake performance min requirements only just met

Fail 29 Mar 2016 78,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

park brake performance min requirements only just met

Pass 4 Apr 2015 65,925 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Apr 2015 65,925 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,901 miles

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

front exhaust hanger broken away from pipe but system still adequately supported

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front exhaust bracket corroded/weak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 41,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust bracket corroded/weak

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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WL10 AWR is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WL10 AWR, 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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WL10 AWR is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 April 2010.

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