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WN10 YBB

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,896 mi
Last recorded125,896 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN10 YBB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 125,896 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 125,896 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 114,707 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 114,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 100,599 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi weak

Fail 29 Aug 2023 100,599 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi weak

Pass 11 May 2022 88,291 miles

Front bonnet secondary catch seized

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

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency only just met, adjustment / repair required

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip central windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 88,291 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))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front bonnet secondary catch seized

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

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency only just met, adjustment / repair required

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip central windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 78,595 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 78,595 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 75,428 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT UPPER SHOCK MOUNTS (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 75,428 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT UPPER SHOCK MOUNTS (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,571 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 72,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald patch tyre running out of shape and heavy ageing , and advise stone chip (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,817 miles

Engine sump corroded

PAS pipes damp

Fail 26 Jan 2018 66,798 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine sump corroded

PAS pipes damp

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,417 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,793 miles

middle section exhaust bracket broken but still supports exhaust.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,477 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,101 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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WN10 YBB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WN10 YBB, 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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WN10 YBB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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