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WL10 AXA

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

30,603 mi
Last recorded30,603 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL10 AXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 30,603 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 30,602 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025
Fail 21 May 2025

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024

advise corrosion front subframe and both suspension arms

advise unable to read mileage

Pass 22 May 2023 20,718 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 20,707 miles

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

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 17,458 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both front brake backing plates rotten

advise both rear tyres perished

advise rear exhaust bracket rotten and broken off but exhaust secure

Fail 16 May 2022 17,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both front brake backing plates rotten

advise both rear tyres perished

advise rear exhaust bracket rotten and broken off but exhaust secure

Pass 17 May 2021 12,885 miles

advise all tyres perished tread

advise both track rods heavy corrosion

advise front exhaust bracket rotten and broken (BUT EXHAUST SECURE)

advise speedo faulty

Fail 17 May 2021 12,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise all tyres perished tread

advise both track rods heavy corrosion

advise front exhaust bracket rotten and broken (BUT EXHAUST SECURE)

advise speedo faulty

Pass 18 May 2020 9,406 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 9,406 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to o/s and n/s brake back plates

light corrosion to o/s/f wishbone

light corrosion to suspension

o/s and n/s front wishbone ball joint dust covers deterioating

Pass 2 Apr 2019 8,833 miles

corrosion to o/s rear back brake plate

light corrosion to under vehicle

n/s front ball joint dust cover cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2019 8,833 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s rear back brake plate

light corrosion to under vehicle

n/s front ball joint dust cover cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2018 7,817 miles

corrosion to o/s front brake back plate

light corrosion to front sub frame

Fail 17 Apr 2018 736,785 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to o/s front brake back plate

light corrosion to front sub frame

Pass 24 Apr 2017 7,250 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Fail 18 Apr 2017 7,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 11 Apr 2016 6,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,686 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 4,534 miles

tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 3,228 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 3,228 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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 AXA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WL10 AXA, 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 WL10 AXA registered?

WL10 AXA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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